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Join us at the Fall 2013 Ohio State Emergency Management Agency Directors' Conference, where experts like Mary Jo Parker and Gary Garnet will discuss crucial topics such as decision support services, Hysplit output, and weather information verification. Get insights on improving weather support, handling Hazmat incidents, and collaborating on training activities. Don't miss out on interactive resources like NWSChat and iNWS for vital updates and preparedness. Register now for this informative event!
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Fall 2013 Ohio State Emergency Management Agency Directors’ Conference Mary Jo Parker, WCM Wilmington OH Gary Garnet, WCM Cleveland, OH Fred McMullen, WCM Pittsburgh, PA Faith Borden, WCM Charleston, WV Michael Lewis, WCM North Webster, IN National weather service Photo: Courtesy Andy Hatzos, Meteorologist, NWS Wilmington, OH
Discussion Topics… • Audience Topics for Panel Discussion? • what do you want to know? • Name 1 improvement you would like to see from your NWS • Decision Support Services
Discussion Topics… • Who is the go to county agency for weather/Hazmat incidents? • County EM, Fire, Police, other? • Would you look for assistance from NWS? • What would you need?
Discussion Topics… • Hazmat incident – Do you have a way to run Cameo/Aloha? • where do you get information for initial conditions? • Do you have canned EAS messages ready to go?
Discussion Topics… • Can we work with you on training activities/scenarios? • what types ? • make sure we understand each of our strengths before an incident
Discussion Topics… • Weather information for verification • NWSChat • Interactive NWS (iNWS) • Inws.wrh.noaa.gov • Julie Dian-Reed, SH, WFO Wilmington OH
iNWS Mobile Warnings/ Hydrology • Register to receive updates on your phone or computer • Available for Android/iPhone/Blackberry • Your feedback can help improve the site • Be Ready! • Can help fulfill necessity of multiple means of receiving updates