Emergency Management urges Lexington residents to prepare emergency plans and kits as spring severe-weather season begins

Lexington emergency-management officials used the city broadcast to urge residents to prepare for spring severe weather by creating family emergency plans, assembling emergency kits and signing up for local alerts.

Emily Faye of Lexington Emergency Management recommended that households keep a three‑day supply of water and nonperishable food per person, maintain prescriptions and medical supplies, and include pet supplies and carriers in evacuation planning. She suggested storing a waterproof emergency kit in a readily accessible spot and refreshing supplies seasonally.

“Having an emergency plan and having an emergency kit are some of the most important things you can do before a storm hits,” Faye said. She advised families to identify shelter locations in their homes (interior rooms or closets) and to have a plan for medication refills, food for children and elderly family needs.

Faye explained the difference between a watch and a warning: a watch means conditions are favorable for a weather event; a warning means the event is occurring or imminent. She advised residents to sign up for Lex Alerts at bereadylexington.com to receive weather and other emergency notifications by phone, text or email.

Why it matters: April is a peak month for severe storms in Central Kentucky; timely preparation reduces risk and speeds household recovery after high winds or tornadoes.

Ending: Emergency Management recommended residents check emergency kits after storms, rotate supplies by season and maintain multiple ways to receive alerts.