Local event organizers make severe weather contingency plans [Video]

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Severe weather with the possibility of tornadoes is expected on Saturday. There are several events still scheduled to go on as planned, including prom and baseball games.

Sedgwick County Emergency Management, Derby High School officials, and Wichita State University athletics spoke to local meteorologists on Thursday and are working on contingency plans for their events.

“When you have a number of people outside, you don’t want to wait until the last minute, so we’re very proactive,” said WSU Senior Associate Athletic Director, Facilities and Operations, Brad Pittman.

Interactive map shows tornado shelters in the U.S.

The Shockers are set to take on Tulane at 2 p.m. on Saturday. It is Bark in the Park Day at the ballpark, so they are anticipating a large crowd. Pittman said they are looking at every option to keep people safe.

“If we want to move the game time up to try and beat the weather, we can; if we want to wait until the weather …