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Storm Ready SKYWARN

Storm Ready SKYWARN. February, 2014. What it takes to be a Storm Ready community. E s tabli s h a 2 4 - hour w arning p oint an d e m e rg e ncy ope rati o ns cent e r E m e rg e n cy Ope rations C e nter a t Fir e S tation 1 on Mil le r R o ad Hard ened room (room w ithin a roo m )

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Storm Ready SKYWARN

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  1. Storm Ready SKYWARN February, 2014

  2. What it takes to be a Storm Ready community Establisha24-hourwarning pointandemergencyoperationscenter EmergencyOperationsCenteratFire Station1onMillerRoad • Hardenedroom(roomwithinaroom) • Acts as the regionalEOC thatcanservemore thanthe CityofRowlett • During afull activationmultiple agencieswill be inthe EOC • Noise will requireheadsets • Be respectful of othersspeaking inthe room • Be aware of yourbehavior.Iteffectsthe perceptionof ourgroup

  3. What it takes to be a Storm Ready community Police DispatchonRowlettRoad • Not a hardenedroom • Dedicatestation(withcomputer andradio) forourgroup • Limitedspace • In general, the radioofficer,netcontrol,and anyassisting appointees shouldbe the onlypeopleinthe room Create asystem thatmonitors weatherconditionslocally • RACES • National WeatherService • Fire andPolice Personnel • Others

  4. What it takes to be a Storm Ready community Promote the importanceof public readinessthroughcommunityseminars • SKYWARNSchools, TESSA Conference, etc. Developaformalhazardousweatherplan,whichincludestraining severeweatherspottersandholding emergencyexercises • DevelopedbyourEmergencyManager

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