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New Severe Weather Toolkit Now Available

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Texas has some of the most diverse weather in the country. Due to Texas' large land mass, there are many different weather patterns affecting the state at any one time.  Rapidly changing weather conditions are a challenge for school districts. The Severe Weather Toolkit is designed to support schools in recognizing the threat posed by severe weather and to provide guidance regarding how to respond before, during, and after a severe weather event. (Read more…)

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