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We’re heading into the prime season for severe and threatening weather.
Not coincidentally, March is also Severe Weather Preparedness Month, and state officials say now is the time to develop a plan to prepare for, and cope with, storm damage. Illinois sees an average of 53 tornadoes per year, making it the fourth-most tornado-prone state in the nation.
Officials recommend you have an emergency kit ready, with non-perishable food, bottled water, flashlights and batteries, and more.
You should also keep important documents in a secure waterproof container, and make an inventory of possessions, using both lists and photos or video.
You can get more preparedness tips at ready.illinois.gov.
