Douglas County Emergency Management is planning events to coincide with Kansas Severe Weather Awareness Week, which is next week.

An annual statewide tornado drill will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

And a “Weather 101” program will provide information about severe thunderstorm development, identification of important features of storms and safety and preparedness tips.

The program is scheduled from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at South Junior High School, 2734 La. All-hazard NOAA weather radios will be sold at the event.