Living in Oklahoma usually means either a fascination with or fear of tornadoes and thunderstorms, both of which come with a healthy respect for the awesome, if not unpredictable, power of Mother Nature.

For those who have considered becoming part of the process when it comes to reporting on weather events, Sequoyah County Emergency Management is hosting a storm spotter training class at 6 p.m. March 30 at the Indian Capital Technology Center.

The class is open to all who are interested in becoming a certified storm spotter. There is no fee, no pre-registration nor any age limit. The training will last about 2½ hours, with a 15-minute break.

The training program is a public service, and volunteers include police and fire personnel, dispatchers, EMS workers, public utility workers and concerned private citizens. Individuals affili- ated with hospitals, schools, churches and nursing homes or who have a responsibility for protecting others are encouraged to become a spotter.

During the training, participants will learn how to:

• Identify severe storm features

• Report hazardous weather safely

• Support your community during severe weather season

Sequoyah County Emergency Management uses trained storm spotters during extreme weather events, and anyone who wants to volunteer is encouraged to become certified.

For questions, contact Todd Harris at 539-2495888 or seq.co.emerg. mgmt@gmail.com.