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3 Kentucky parks designated as "StormReady"

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Three more Kentucky State Parks have been designated as "StormReady" by the National Weather Service, bringing the total to eight state parks that have collaborated with the organization to prepare for severe weather, officials announced in a press release today.

The new parks are Carter Caves State Resort Park near Olive Hill, Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, and Grayson Lake State Park. They join Dale Hollow, Lake Cumberland, Jenny Wiley, Buckhorn Lake, and Natural Bridge state resort parks. These are among the first state parks in the U.S. to be considered "StormReady."

This title means that park staff is trained to be able to communicate weather warnings to guests and employees, as well as provide shelter. The parks must also be able to contact local and state emergency management offices for assistance for help.

The announcement was made today at Carter Caves State Resort Park near Olive Hill by the weather service and park officials.