Weather Wise Train-the-Trainer Workshop (April 2026)
Libraries are trusted sources of knowledge and serve as trusted hubs for public learning. These accessible spaces make librarians ideal partners in informing communities to prepare for severe weather like tornadoes. At this hands-on workshop, attendees will explore engaging activities and lesson plans that promote severe weather preparedness and participate in interactive demonstrations that can be easily implemented in their library or organization.
Location: University of Mississippi School of Law's
Robert C. Khayat Law Center
481 Chucky Mullins Drive
Oxford, MS 38655
Room: The “Fishbowl”, Third Floor
Date: Monday, April 20th, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Lunch is provided.
To help us prepare materials, we kindly request that you RSVP by Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
If you have any questions, contact Kristiana Allen at [email protected] or 601-979-2103.
Weather Wise Train-the-Trainer Workshop (October 2025)
Libraries are trusted sources of knowledge and serve as trusted hubs for public learning. These accessible spaces make librarians ideal partners in informing communities to prepare for severe weather like tornadoes. At this hands-on workshop, attendees will explore engaging activities and lesson plans that promote severe weather preparedness and participate in interactive demonstrations that can be easily implemented in their library or organization. Participants will also receive an exclusive tour of Cook Library, exploring the newly renovated, 234,000-square-foot learning hub that integrates student services, flexible program areas, and collaborative learning environments.
Location: Cook Library
Room: LIB Gallery 209A
124 Golden Eagle Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Lunch will be provided.
We kindly request that you RSVP by Thursday, October 23, 2025.
If you have any questions, contact Kristiana Allen at [email protected] or 601-979-2103.
Weather Wise Train-the-Trainer Workshop (September 2025)
Libraries are trusted sources of knowledge and serve as trusted hubs for public learning. These accessible spaces make librarians ideal partners in informing communities to prepare for severe weather like tornadoes. At this hands-on workshop, attendees will explore engaging activities and lesson plans that promote severe weather preparedness and participate in interactive demonstrations that can be easily implemented in their library or organization.
The University of Southern Mississippi Marine Education Center, 101 Sweet Bay Drive, Ocean Springs, MS.
Date: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
If you have any questions, contact Kristiana Allen at [email protected] or 601-979-2103.
Train-The-Trainer Weather Wise Workshop (April 2025)
Libraries are trusted sources of knowledge and serve as trusted hubs for public learning. These accessible spaces make librarians ideal partners in informing communities to prepare for severe weather like tornadoes.
At this hands-on workshop, you will explore engaging activities and lesson plans that promote severe weather preparedness and participate in interactive demonstrations that can be easily implemented in your library or organization.
Jackson State University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 2nd Floor H.T. Sampson Library, 1400 John R. Lynch St., Jackson, MS
Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Weather Wise Training (February 2024)
Date: February 20, 2024
Time: 3:30 pm-5:00 pm
102 Priestley Street
Canton, MS 39046
Date: February 22, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
310 N Main Street
Yazoo City, MS 39194
Date: February 27, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
144 Clark St.
Flora, MS 39071
Date:February 29, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
2416 Old Brandon Road
Pearl, MS 39208
Weather Wise Training (March 2024)
Date: March 16, 2024
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
114 East Franklin Street
Carthage, Mississippi 39051
Date: March 26, 2024
Time: 3:30 pm-5:00 pm
9792 Main Street
Goodman, Mississippi 39079
Weather Wise Training (April 2024)
Date: April 17, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
126 West Court Street
Raymond, MS 39154
Library Events (Summer 2023)
Location: Purvis Library and Pearlington Library
Description: Weather Wise presentations with Q&A
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Weather Wise Training (June 2022)
Date: June 23, 2022 (Thursday)
Time: 9:00 am -4:00 pm
Location: Ocean Springs Library (525 Dewey Avenue)
Training Flyer
Register Here
Severe Weather Roundup (December 2021)
Webinar Flyer
Q&A Communication & Alerts
Q&A Lightning
Q&A Personal Safety
Q&A Technically Speaking
Severe Weather Awareness Expo (June 2021)
Expo Flyer
News Coverage
Event Summary
Contacts
Tracie Sempier, Ph.D.
Resilience Engagement Lead
Phone: 228-818-8829
Email: [email protected]
Kristiana Allen
Risk Communication and Learning Specialist
Phone: 601-979-2103
Email: [email protected]