It's Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois.
The National Weather Service shared some tips with us on keeping your family safe.
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First, have plans in place. Make sure your have a safe place to go at home, at work, and at school. As part of your plan, have a disaster kit.
Second, practice makes perfect. Practice your plan so it's second nature when storms hit.
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Third, monitor. Have multiple ways to be alerted during severe weather.
And finally, act. Activate your plan when severe weather hits.