From the NOAA site:

"StormReady communities are better prepared to save lives from the onslaught of severe weather through advanced planning, education and awareness. No community is storm proof, but StormReady can help communities save lives. StormReady News headlines detail how it really makes a difference."
NWS StormReady Program, Weather Safety, Disaster, Hurricane, Tornado, Tsunami, Flash Flood, Lightning, Heat, Cold

Assuming this is the same woman, as an expert on community hazardous weather preparation, she should be able to read a NWS forecast. Seeing all that horrific, terrifying, potential PTSD causing atmospheric mayhem, she should have seen her flight would be harrowing and postponed the trip.

It's a bit like seeing your buddy drink a case of beer, get in the car with him, and then blame him when he wrecks.