Saragosa, Texas, Tornado May 22, 1987: An Evaluation of the Warning System (1991)
Chapter: Appendix C Preparedness Activities Related to Reeves County, Texas, by NWS Midland
Appendix C
Preparedness Activities Related to Reeves County, Texas, by NWS Midland
Documented preparedness activities in Reeves County from 1985 to 1987 are described below.
1985 | |
January 16 | “Day of Killer Tornadoes” film shown at safety meeting of 15 employees of Superior Oil Company, Pecos, Texas. |
March 6 | Visits to KIUN/KPTX in Pecos, KERB in Kermit, and KVKM in Monahans. Discussed severe weather season and severe weather warning dissemination. Spotter training session in Pecos; 8 attendees. |
May 1 and 3 | Tornado film loaned to Valero Oil Company shown at two safety meetings of 14 employees in Monahans and 16 in Pecos. |
June 3 | Tornado film loaned to Valero Oil Company and shown to 11 employees in Pecos. |
August 25 | Visit to KIUN station manager in Pecos. |
1986 | |
March 11 | Spotter training session at community center in Pecos; 49 attendees. Session was announced in letter sent to officials in January. |
April 20-26 | Severe Weather Awareness Week in the Permian Basin of west Texas. |
1987 | |
February 12 | Media Workshop held at the Midland City Hall, including news media and emergency management officials from throughout the county warning area of Midland. |
February 22-28 | Severe Weather Awareness Week in the Permian Basin. |
April 10 | Spotter training session at the community center in Pecos, Texas; 26 attendees. |
