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Introduction of the Mobile Operations Weather Unit (MOWU). Todd Lindley & Chris Morris National Weather Service Amarillo, TX. Inspiration. To better serve our core partners on-site before, during, and after severe weather, weather-sensitive activities and major incidents
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Introduction of the Mobile Operations Weather Unit (MOWU) Todd Lindley & Chris Morris National Weather Service Amarillo, TX
Inspiration • To better serve our core partners on-site before, during, and after severe weather, weather-sensitive activities and major incidents • WFO New Orleans pioneered the idea • Converted FEMA Trailer into Severe Weather Emergency Response Vehicle (SWERV) • Provides “focused coordination” at any Incident Command Center where all incident responders are hearing and seeing the information being presented at one time in one location via personal interaction • Provide on-site customized forecasts variables
SWERV Deployments • NCAA Final Four • Navy Week – Air Show • Mardi Gras River Flooding Scenarios and other training exercises Deployed for Hurricane Isaac Large Festival and other Large Public Gatherings
Implementation • We will customize to fit our core partners needs • How we plan to use the MOWU: • Tri-State Fair • Hot Air Balloon Festivals • Community Outreach • HAZMAT Exercises and Incidents • Wildfire Support • Post-Disaster Support • Search-and-Rescue Support • As requested by decision makers and first responders
How Do You Get a Trailer for Free? https://gsaxcess.gov • Talked with New Orleans and Collected Contacts • GSAXcess • Website that maintains records of all Federal Excess and Surplus Personal Property Reported to General Services Administration (GSA) • Account Required for Acquisition Requests
Renovations Jamie want’s Big Boom! Uh...let’s start small
Funding Awaiting response on FEMA grant Gracious support from local partners Donations are welcomed - but must follow predefined legal channels
Conclusion, Suggestions, and $upport The MOWU’s mission is to provide on-site support to decision makers and first responders before, during, and after severe weather, weather-sensitive activities and major incidents Your suggestions are greatly appreciated and welcomed As is your financial support Trailer is available for viewing outside
Thank You • Todd Lindley • Todd.Lindley@noaa.gov • 806-335-1121 ext. 224 • Chris Morris • Christopher.Morris@noaa.gov