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Explore the plethora of sources for weather hazard warnings, including public and private sectors, and debate the need for national standards and better coordination. Dive into policy implications regarding having a single "official" source, focus on IT solutions, and the importance of accurate, timely, and location-specific content.
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Sources of Hazardous Weather Warnings: Public Sector Storm Tropical Climate Emergency Managers NWS/NCEP Hydromet Internet Space Aviation Marine Private Providers NOAA Weather Radio NWS Local Offices
Sources of Hazardous Weather Warnings: Private Sector Input from NWS Private Radar Networks Private Service Providers Media Industry Individuals NOAA Weather Radio Internet
Issues and Conclusions • Plethora of sources for advice on weather hazards: — Do we need national standards? — Do we need better coordination? • Policy on single “official” source: — 1st Amendment? • Focus on IT solutions: — The only problem? • Content is equally important — Accuracy, time and location specificity are crucial