To address society’s increasing vulnerability to extreme weather amid a “new reality,” NOAA’s National Weather Service will announce a comprehensive initiative to build a “Weather-Ready” nation to make America safer by saving more lives, protecting livelihoods and supporting economic vitality.
This year’s severe weather, including deadly tornadoes, record flooding and extreme heat, call for the weather enterprise and emergency managers to collectively pursue new dimensions to enhance public safety through improved forecasts and collaboration.
Among the immediate actions to be taken, the National Weather Service will be launching innovative community-based pilot projects across the country to enhance the agency’s preparedness efforts to better address the effects of extreme weather.
What: Media teleconference on building a Weather-Ready nation
When: Wednesday, August 17, 11am EDT
Who: Jack Hayes, director, NOAA’s National Weather Service Eddie Hicks, president, International Association of Emergency Managers Jon Malay, president, American Meteorological Society
How: Dial: 1-888-454-6808; passcode: 4287455
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