Your Town: Longboaters start preparing with Severe Weather Awareness Week

Although hurricane season is still months away, we know that Longboaters are like Boy Scouts — they always like to be prepared. 

Which may explain why the Town Commission declared Feb. 6-10 Severe Weather Awareness Week. 

Both Mayor Ken Schneier and Fire Chief Paul Dezzi emphasized the importance of residents being armed with knowledge to keep themselves, their families and properties safe. 

Hurricanes and tropical storms are just some of Florida's extreme weather events. Not to be forgotten are extreme heat, heavy rain and the occasional tornado. 

Rest assured, Dezzi said, he and the rest of the fire department have residents covered with educational resources and classes to make sure everyone's prepared.