Mark your calendar: National Weather Service severe weather/spotter training Feb. 28

About the training
1. The National Weather Service in Dodge City provides storm identification/spotter training sessions each spring. 

2. The sessions are done in cooperation with county Emergency Management agencies across the area. 

3. The program will last about 1 1/2 hours.

Why you should attend
All training is free, open for anyone to attend, and is not designed for just storm spotters, according to a press release from the Dodge City Police Department. Anyone with a desire to learn how to identify severe weather and to learn about the dangers from these storms is encouraged to attend.

IF YOU GO
What: National Weather Service severe weather/spotter training
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28
Where: Ford County Sheriff’s Office Training Room
Cost: There is no charge.
More information: Contact the Dodge City Police Department at (620) 225-8124 or the Sheriff's Office at (620) 227-4501.