{"id":35788,"date":"2026-03-11T15:32:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T19:32:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/?p=35788"},"modified":"2026-06-29T00:44:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T04:44:39","slug":"in-prepared-essential-resources-for-indianas-severe-weather-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/in-prepared-essential-resources-for-indianas-severe-weather-season\/","title":{"rendered":"IN-PREPared: Essential Resources for Indiana\u2019s Severe Weather Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-35808 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/in-prep-website-screenshot-2-500x500.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of the IN-PREPared website. \" width=\"228\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/in-prep-website-screenshot-2-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/in-prep-website-screenshot-2-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/in-prep-website-screenshot-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/in-prep-website-screenshot-2-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/in-prep-website-screenshot-2.png 1328w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px\" \/>Indiana\u2019s weather can shift quickly, from calm spring and summer mornings to severe thunderstorms, damaging winds and flash floods by afternoon. These sudden changes make it essential for individuals, families and communities to stay informed and prepared.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/engineering\/ABE\/INPREPared\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">INdiana PREPared<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/extensiondisaster.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Extension Disaster Education Network<\/a> (EDEN) have a wide range of resources and educational materials that can be used to help Extension professionals spread the word about preparing for and responding to severe spring and summer weather events.<\/p>\n<p>Find a full collection of resources at these various webpages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/engineering\/ABE\/INPREPared\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Educator\/Trainer Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/engineering\/ABE\/INPREPared\/spring-summer-weather-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spring and Summer Severe Weather Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/engineering\/ABE\/INPREPared\/tornado-response-and-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tornado and Wind Damage Response and Recovery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/engineering\/ABE\/INPREPared\/flood-resources-for-educators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flood Resources for Educators<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/engineering\/ABE\/INPREPared\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Inclusive-Prep-Go-BAG.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-35789 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/home-go-bag-386x500.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Home Emergency &amp; &quot;Go-Bag&quot; Supplies\" width=\"156\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/home-go-bag-386x500.png 386w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/home-go-bag-768x995.png 768w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/home-go-bag-250x324.png 250w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/home-go-bag.png 966w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 156px) 100vw, 156px\" \/><\/a>Stock your Go-Bag!<\/strong><br \/>\nWe encourage everyone to be ready for severe weather events by preparing a Go-Bag of important supplies. Click the image on the right\/below to access INPREP\u2019s Go-Bag Checklist, and feel free to share with your local clients. Remember to take into account the needs of family members impacted by disabilities!<\/p>\n<p>By incorporating these IN-PREPared materials into programs, outreach efforts and conversations with community members, we can make a meaningful difference in how our communities respond and recover. Together, we can ensure that Hoosiers have the knowledge, tools and confidence to face severe weather with greater safety and resilience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Resources:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/purdue-extension-empowering-indiana-through-innovation-education-and-community-impact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Purdue Extension: Empowering Indiana Through Innovation, Education and Community Impact<\/a>, Purdue Extension<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/avian-flu-in-birds-in-prepared\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avian Flu in Birds<\/a>, IN-PREPared<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/engineering\/ABE\/INPREPared\/combine-and-field-fires\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Combine &amp; Field Fires<\/a>, IN-PREPared<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/trees-and-storms-mitigating-the-damage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trees and Storms: Understanding Damage, Risk and Recovery<\/a> \u2013 Got Nature? Blog, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.purdue.edu\/cdext\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Community Development<\/a>, Purdue Extension<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.purdue.edu\/about\/county-office.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Your County Extension Educator<\/a>, Purdue Extension<br \/>\n<a title=\"An Introduction to Trees of Indiana\" href=\"https:\/\/mdc.itap.purdue.edu\/item.asp?Item_Number=4-H-15-80A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">An Introduction to Trees of Indiana<\/a>, Purdue University Press<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.press.purdue.edu\/9781557535726\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Native Trees of the Midwest<\/a>, Purdue University Press<br \/>\n<a title=\"ID That Tree Youtube Channel Playlist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLgoGnq-fak7V9w3jf2Sj_6-pNaw4sX4Ga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ID That Tree<\/a>, Playlist, Subscribe to Purdue Extension \u2013 Forestry and Natural Resources YouTube Channel<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_yK8tstEacE&amp;list=PLgoGnq-fak7VTTnF4Bh9HvQnB_azYbAfY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A Woodland Management Moment<\/a>, Playlist, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR YouTube Channel<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/edustore.purdue.edu\/fnr-idnr-414.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Forest Improvement Handbook<\/a>, The Education Store<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.findindianaforester.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Finding help from a professional forester<\/a>, Indiana Forestry &amp; Woodland Owners Association<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/dnr\/forestry\/private-forestland-management\/district-foresters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">District Foresters<\/a> for 10 plus acres, Indiana Department of Natural Resources<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLgoGnq-fak7VPjD7DpNPWCoNrhCdBFUIt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Invasive Species Playlist<\/a>, Playlist, Purdue Extension &#8211; FNR YouTube Channel<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/dnr\/rules-and-regulations\/invasive-species\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indiana Department of Natural Resources: Invasive Species<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/invasive-species\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What are invasive species and why should I care?<\/a>, Got Nature? Blog, Purdue Extension &#8211; FNR<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/edustore.purdue.edu\/fnr-535-w.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Invasive plants: impact on environment and people<\/a>, The Education Store<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/contact-us\/directory\/diana-j-evans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Diana Evans<\/a>, Extension &amp; Web Communications Specialist<br \/>\nPurdue University Department of Forestry and Natural Resources<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/directory\/ejsheldo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ed Sheldon<\/a>, Farm\/Veteran Job Coach and Engagement Coordinator<br \/>\nDepartment of Agriculture &amp; Biological Engineering, Purdue University<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.purdue.edu\/cdext\/about-us\/our-team\/profile\/michael-wilcox\/michael-wilcox.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Wilcox<\/a>, Assistant Director and Program Leader for Community Development<br \/>\nEDEN State Point-of-Contact<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indiana\u2019s weather can shift quickly, from calm spring and summer mornings to severe thunderstorms, damaging winds and flash floods by afternoon. These sudden changes make it essential for individuals, families and communities to stay informed and prepared. 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