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Tip of the Day – NOAA
20220618 Tip of the Day – NOAA
National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration
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Today we will review three items.
- NOAA Extreme Weather Information Sheets
- NOAA Weather Radio
- Radio Equipment
NOAA Extreme Weather Information Sheets
NOAA Extreme Weather Information Sheets (NEWIS) are a printable downloads containing contact information for local, regional, and national organizations that can provide aid and information during tropical storms, hurricanes, and other extreme coastal events. NCEI created these sheets to help residents of coastal states and the two US territories that are particularly at risk from tropical storms and hurricanes.
PDF versions of the 22 NOAA Extreme Weather Information Sheets are available for coastal sections of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
NCEI annually verifies contacts, phone numbers, and websites listed on NEWIS Sheets, and continues to monitor and update this information throughout the hurricane season. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/
NOAA Extreme Weather Information Sheets (NEWIS) can be found here: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/resources/newis
NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information directly from the nearest National Weather Service office. NWR broadcasts official Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Working with the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) Emergency Alert System, NWR is an “All Hazards” radio network, making it your single source for comprehensive weather and emergency information. In conjunction with Federal, State, and Local Emergency Managers and other public officials, NWR also broadcasts warning and post-event information for all types of hazards – including natural (such as earthquakes or avalanches), environmental (such as chemical releases or oil spills), and public safety (such as AMBER alerts or 911 Telephone outages).
NOAA WEATHER RADIO ALL HAZARDS: https://www.weather.gov/nwr/
To listen to NOAA alerts a special radio capable of receiving the frequencies is needed. These are just two of the ones I use.
NOAA Weather Radio: https://amzn.to/3QudliB sits on my end table in the front room, and is tuned to the local NOAA frequencies for my location.
BAOFENG BF-F8HP (UV-5R 3rd Gen) 8-Watt Dual Band Two-Way Radio (136-174MHz VHF & 400-520MHz UHF) Includes Full Kit with Large Battery: https://amzn.to/3OgfI6U
This hand held ragio goes with me whan I travel, and is programed with all NOAA Weather Radio frequencies allowing me to scan and receive weather information in the location I am at.
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Additional Information:
https://www.emergencyactionplanning.com/2019/09/28/two-way-radio-communications-part-iiic/
https://www.emergencyactionplanning.com/2020/01/15/disaster-communications-summary/
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