Improve Communication of Hurricane Hazards!

Be aware of specific hazards during September, October, and November. Serve as a force multiplier by engaging your employees, customers, and social media network with this article and infographic! Please also keep updated with the latest information from the National Hurricane Center at www.hurricanes.gov and your local Weather Forecast Office at www.weather.gov. Included here to the right is an infographic on "Delivering the Right Message." Click Here or on the image to view the infographic.

Know Your Risk Take Action Be a Force of Nature

Autumn safety should not be underestimated! Droughts, floods, fog, hurricanes, tsunamis, wind, wildfires, and early winter weather are all risky weather situations which you should be prepared and informed about. Learn what to do when water is scarce, what to do before / during / after a flood, how to drive safely in fog, preparing your family for a hurricane, prepare for hurricane evacuation, prepare for tsunamis, understand natural tsunami warnings, learn about wind warnings / watches / advisories, and how to evacuation from & prevent wildfires. Click here or the image below to see the weather.gov Fall Weather Safety PDF.

URGENT REMINDER! Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) National Test September 20

IPAWS National Test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) Thursday, September 20, 2018 The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on September 20, 2018. The WEA portion of the test commences at 2:18 p.m. EDT, and the EAS portion follows at 2:20 p.m. EDT. The test will assess the operational readiness of the infrastructure for distribution of a national message and determine whether improvements are needed. The WEA test message will be sent to cell phones that are connected to wireless carriers participating in WEA. This is the fourth EAS nationwide test and the first national WEA test. Previous EAS national tests were conducted in September 2011, 2016 and 2017 in collaboration with the FCC, broadcasters, and emergency management officials in recognition of FEMA’s National Preparedness Month. To learn more go to: https://www.fema.gov/emergency-alert-test