This is Severe Weather Preparedness Week across Illinois and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency wants to help Lawrence County and other area families be safe during incidents of bad weather. Keys are to be prepared for any type of weather, having a family communication plan, stocking and storing an emergency supply and medical kit and knowing and assessing the biggest types of weather threats for your area. It is also recommended that families invest in a NOAA weather radio. Visit the website-ready.illinois.gov for additional severe weather tips.