On May 22, 2011, a massive EF-5 tornado struck Joplin, Mo., killing 159 and injuring more than 1,000 people. Within days, National Weather Service Director, Jack Hayes, sent an assessment team to Joplin to survey the damage and examine warning and forecast services provided to the community by the National Weather Service. The team also reviewed warning communications, community preparedness and the public’s response to tornado warnings. The team’s goal was to identify best practices and areas for improvement.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, will discuss the findings of that report during a media briefing teleconference on Tuesday.
WHAT: Public release of NOAA’s service assessment for the May 22, 2011, tornado in Joplin, Mo., followed by Q&A with reporters.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 20, 1:30 p.m. EDT
WHO: Kathryn Sullivan, Ph.D., assistant secretary of commerce for environmental observation and prediction, and deputy NOAA administrator. Richard Wagenmaker, service assessment team leader and meteorologist-in-charge of the Detroit Weather Forecast Office. Keith Stammer, Jasper County, Mo. emergency manager.
WHERE: Audio Dial-in: 1-800-619-3530, Password: 56482
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