Randy Hovind, Galesburg Fire Chief and Knox County Emergency Management Coordinator, joined WGIL's Tyler Gumm and Jay Redfern on Galesburg's Morning News to talk about Severe Weather Preparedness Week.
Hovind talks about:
- Importance of preparedness for severe weather events
- Understanding local hazards and risks
- Effective use of alert systems (Code Red & Sirens)
- Addressing common misconceptions and apathy