This week is Severe Weather Preparedness Week, and as recent events like the tornadoes that occurred earlier this month in Texas show us you can never be over prepared. Mike Crews the Christian County Emergency Manager says that the week is important because sometimes people get complacent.

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Crews says that there is one very important item that people should have in case of emergency

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Crews says that you should go over your emergency plan this week.

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For more information on making an emergency preparedness kit go to ready.illinois.gov.