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U.S. Case Study - June 14, 2005 and Role of the Media U.S. Case Study U.S. Case Study - - June 14, 2005 and June 14, 2005 and Role of the Media Role of the Media Ted Buehner, Warning Coordination Meteorologist National Weather Service Seattle, Washington, USA Ted Ted Buehner Buehner , , Warning Coordination Warning Coordination Meteorologist Meteorologist National Weather Service National Weather Service Seattle, Washington, USA Seattle, Washington, USA
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U.S. Case Study - June 14, 2005 and Role of the Media
U.S. Case Study U.S. Case Study -- June 14, 2005 andJune 14, 2005 and Role of the MediaRole of the Media
Ted Buehner,Warning Coordination
Meteorologist National Weather Service Seattle, Washington, USA
Ted Ted BuehnerBuehner,,Warning Coordination Warning Coordination
MeteorologistMeteorologistNational Weather Service National Weather Service Seattle, Washington, USASeattle, Washington, USA
Presenter
Presentation Notes
In addition to a long-standing partnership with the NWS, Washington State has been an active partner with NOAA through the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program since its inception. Through this partnership, we have actively pursued developing the NWR in tsunami at-risk communities by taking an All Hazards approach For example, this has led to public/private partnerships that installed a new NWR repeater site on Mt Octopus – the first such partnership in the nation and giving the Washington Coast full NWR coverage It has lead to NWRs being installed at critical facilities, businesses, hotel/motels and homes in multiple hazard areas Recognizing the need to be able to disseminate information to the public in high traffic areas and on beach heads, a new tone alert receiver was developed The NWS and City of Seattle are now combining these efforts to demonstrate a proof of concept that truly can, in any hazard, rapidly and effectively warn citizens of an impending hazard
National Weather ServiceNational Weather Service MissionMission
Serving America Since 1870Serving America Since 1870
Provide Weather, Hydrologic, and Climate Provide Weather, Hydrologic, and Climate Forecasts and Warnings for the United Forecasts and Warnings for the United States, its Territories, Adjacent Waters and States, its Territories, Adjacent Waters and Ocean Areas, for the Ocean Areas, for the Protection of Life and Protection of Life and PropertyProperty and and Enhancement of the National Enhancement of the National Economy.Economy.
The Warning SystemThe Warning System
- Detection / Warning
- Dissemination
- Response
- Detection / Warning
- Dissemination
- Response
To maximize the number of people who take appropriate and timely action to minimize injury, death, and property damage due to hazardous weather and flooding.
Warning System Goal:Warning System Goal:
The Weather Warning Partnership:
National Weather Service
The Public
News Media &Private SectorMeteorologists
EmergencyManagement
In Washington during the 1990s - Nearly 100 Fatalities, - Hundreds Injured, - Over $1 Billion in Property
Damage
NWR / EAS
NWS Warning Product
EMWIN
NOAA Port
Private Vendors
Associated Press
Media
Government Agencies
NOAA Weather
Wire
Internet
GeneralPublic
ACCESS
EmergencyMgmt
MultiplePaths
MultiplePaths
NOAA Tsunami “DART” Buoy
Tsunami Warning Center – Palmer, Alaska
The Tsunami Warning System
Weather Radio Receiver
The Tsunami Warning System
Who Receives EAS Messages via
NOAA Weather Radio
Who Receives EASWho Receives EAS Messages via Messages via
NOAA Weather RadioNOAA Weather Radio• All Broadcasters
• TV• Radio• Cable TV
• Weather Radio Receivers• Homes• Businesses• Schools• Health Care Facilities• All-Hazards Alert Broadcast (AHAB) Units• Any With Receivers
•• All BroadcastersAll Broadcasters•• TVTV•• RadioRadio•• Cable TVCable TV
•• Weather Radio ReceiversWeather Radio Receivers•• HomesHomes•• BusinessesBusinesses•• SchoolsSchools•• Health Care FacilitiesHealth Care Facilities•• AllAll--Hazards Alert Broadcast (AHAB) UnitsHazards Alert Broadcast (AHAB) Units•• Any With ReceiversAny With Receivers Ocean Shores
“AHAB”Ocean Shores Ocean Shores
““AHABAHAB””
Presenter
Presentation Notes
In addition to a long-standing partnership with the NWS, Washington State has been an active partner with NOAA through the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program since its inception. Through this partnership, we have actively pursued developing the NWR in tsunami at-risk communities by taking an All Hazards approach For example, this has led to public/private partnerships that installed a new NWR repeater site on Mt Octopus – the first such partnership in the nation and giving the Washington Coast full NWR coverage It has lead to NWRs being installed at critical facilities, businesses, hotel/motels and homes in multiple hazard areas Recognizing the need to be able to disseminate information to the public in high traffic areas and on beach heads, a new tone alert receiver was developed The NWS and City of Seattle are now combining these efforts to demonstrate a proof of concept that truly can, in any hazard, rapidly and effectively warn citizens of an impending hazard
Emergency Alert System (EAS) Message Elements Emergency Alert SystemEmergency Alert System (EAS) Message Elements(EAS) Message Elements
• Header Code• Who – Originator Code• What – Event Code• Where – Location Code• When – Duration Time and Issuance Time• Who – Station Identification• Takes About One Second – Repeated 3 Times
• NOAA Weather Radio Warning Alarm• Voice Message (Up to 2 minutes)• End of Message Tones/Codes• EAS Tones Are Digital
•• Header CodeHeader Code•• Who Who –– Originator CodeOriginator Code•• What What –– Event CodeEvent Code•• Where Where –– Location CodeLocation Code•• When When –– Duration Time and Issuance TimeDuration Time and Issuance Time•• Who Who –– Station IdentificationStation Identification•• Takes About One Second Takes About One Second –– Repeated 3 TimesRepeated 3 Times
•• NOAA Weather Radio Warning AlarmNOAA Weather Radio Warning Alarm•• Voice Message (Up to 2 minutes)Voice Message (Up to 2 minutes)•• End of Message Tones/CodesEnd of Message Tones/Codes•• EAS Tones Are DigitalEAS Tones Are Digital
Presenter
Presentation Notes
In addition to a long-standing partnership with the NWS, Washington State has been an active partner with NOAA through the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program since its inception. Through this partnership, we have actively pursued developing the NWR in tsunami at-risk communities by taking an All Hazards approach For example, this has led to public/private partnerships that installed a new NWR repeater site on Mt Octopus – the first such partnership in the nation and giving the Washington Coast full NWR coverage It has lead to NWRs being installed at critical facilities, businesses, hotel/motels and homes in multiple hazard areas Recognizing the need to be able to disseminate information to the public in high traffic areas and on beach heads, a new tone alert receiver was developed The NWS and City of Seattle are now combining these efforts to demonstrate a proof of concept that truly can, in any hazard, rapidly and effectively warn citizens of an impending hazard
June 14, 2005June 14, 2005June 14, 2005751 PM - 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake about 160 km off the Northern California Coast 756 PM – Tsunami Warning issued by West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center for Washington, Oregon, California – Within 2 hours travel time
800 PM – No Tsunami Generated Message issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii for rest of Pacific basin beyond the U.S. west coast – Both messages are disseminated to all
mediums (media, emergency management, et al)
751 PM751 PM -- 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake about 160 km off the Northern California about 160 km off the Northern California CoastCoast756 PM756 PM –– Tsunami WarningTsunami Warning issued by issued by West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning CenterCenter for Washington, Oregon, for Washington, Oregon, CaliforniaCalifornia–– Within 2 hours travel timeWithin 2 hours travel time
800 PM800 PM –– No Tsunami GeneratedNo Tsunami Generated Message issued by the Message issued by the Pacific Tsunami Pacific Tsunami Warning CenterWarning Center in Hawaii for rest of in Hawaii for rest of Pacific basin beyond the U.S. west coastPacific basin beyond the U.S. west coast–– Both messages are disseminated to all Both messages are disseminated to all
mediums (media, emergency management, et mediums (media, emergency management, et al)al)
June 14, 2005June 14, 2005June 14, 2005806 PM – NWS Seattle and Portland activated the Emergency Alert System (EAS) via NOAA Weather Radio (four stations serve the coast) – Phone line to two stations on north
coast failed EAS not activated on the north coast
– Astoria weather radio station signal quality poor
EAS message reception was poor on south coast
– Not transmitted on western interior stations
Seattle and Portland media did not get the EAS message Coastal areas served by Seattle/Portland area TV stations
806 PM806 PM –– NWS Seattle and PortlandNWS Seattle and Portland activated the activated the Emergency Alert Emergency Alert System (EAS)System (EAS) via via NOAA Weather NOAA Weather RadioRadio (four stations serve the coast)(four stations serve the coast)–– Phone line to two stations on north Phone line to two stations on north
coast failedcoast failedEASEAS not activated on the north coastnot activated on the north coast
–– Astoria weather radio station signal Astoria weather radio station signal quality poorquality poor
EASEAS message reception was poor on message reception was poor on south coast south coast
–– Not transmitted on western interior Not transmitted on western interior stations stations
Seattle and Portland media did not Seattle and Portland media did not get the get the EASEAS messagemessageCoastal areas served by Coastal areas served by Seattle/Portland area TV stationsSeattle/Portland area TV stations
June 14, 2005June 14, 2005June 14, 2005811 PM – Clallam County activated its local Emergency Alert System (EAS) for evacuation of low-lying coastal areas via local radio broadcasters – Broadcasters relayed EAS message
Quileute and Makah Tribes evacuatedMany beach areas evacuated
Rest of coastal counties chose to wait and see what happened further south in Oregon and California – EAS not activated for evacuation– Hoh and Quinault Tribes evacuated anyway– Many beach areas had self-evacuation
811 PM811 PM –– Clallam CountyClallam County activated its local activated its local Emergency Alert System (EAS)Emergency Alert System (EAS) for for evacuation of lowevacuation of low--lying coastal areas via lying coastal areas via local local radio broadcastersradio broadcasters–– Broadcasters relayed EAS messageBroadcasters relayed EAS message
Quileute and Makah Tribes evacuatedQuileute and Makah Tribes evacuatedMany beach areas evacuatedMany beach areas evacuated
Rest of coastal countiesRest of coastal counties chose to wait and chose to wait and see what happened further south in Oregon see what happened further south in Oregon and Californiaand California–– EASEAS not activated for evacuationnot activated for evacuation–– Hoh and Quinault Tribes evacuated anywayHoh and Quinault Tribes evacuated anyway–– Many beach areas had selfMany beach areas had self--evacuationevacuation
June 14, 2005June 14, 2005June 14, 2005
911 PM (1 hour 20 min after earthquake) - Tsunami Warning cancelled by West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center for Washington, Oregon, California – Cancellation message disseminated to all
mediums (media, emergency management, et al)
– No tsunami was generatedQuake was horizontal – not verticalCoastal tides gauges showed only a small tsunami
911 PM911 PM (1 hour 20 min after earthquake) (1 hour 20 min after earthquake) -- Tsunami WarningTsunami Warning cancelledcancelled by by West West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning CenterCoast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center for for Washington, Oregon, CaliforniaWashington, Oregon, California–– Cancellation message disseminated to all Cancellation message disseminated to all
mediumsmediums (media, emergency management, et al)(media, emergency management, et al)
–– No tsunami was generatedNo tsunami was generatedQuake was horizontal Quake was horizontal –– not verticalnot verticalCoastal tides gauges showed only a small tsunamiCoastal tides gauges showed only a small tsunami
June 14, 2005 IssuesJune 14, 2005 June 14, 2005 IssuesIssuesConfusion about the tsunami messages– West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center
Tsunami Warning for Washington, Oregon, CaliforniaWithin 2 hours tsunami travel time
– Pacific Tsunami Warning CenterNo Tsunami Expected for rest of Pacific Ocean Basin
– Not Enough Updates – Only One Per Hour– Media– Emergency Management Community– General Public
Mixed Response to the Warning– Some Evacuated…..Some Did Not
Confusion about the tsunami messagesConfusion about the tsunami messages–– West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning CenterWest Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center
Tsunami Warning for Washington, Oregon, CaliforniaTsunami Warning for Washington, Oregon, CaliforniaWithin 2 hours tsunami travel timeWithin 2 hours tsunami travel time
–– Pacific Tsunami Warning CenterPacific Tsunami Warning CenterNo Tsunami Expected for rest of Pacific Ocean BasinNo Tsunami Expected for rest of Pacific Ocean Basin
–– Not Enough Updates Not Enough Updates –– Only One Per HourOnly One Per Hour–– MediaMedia–– Emergency Management CommunityEmergency Management Community–– General Public General Public
Mixed Response to the WarningMixed Response to the Warning–– Some EvacuatedSome Evacuated……..Some Did Not..Some Did Not
June 14, 2005 IssuesJune 14, 2005 June 14, 2005 IssuesIssues
Confusion about whether to evacuate low- lying coastal areas – Incomplete Information
Tsunami Warning in Effect – Yes or No?Wait for Tsunami Confirmation Elsewhere
– Washington Emergency ManagementStood by to Send a Coastal EAS Evacuation Warning
– None Received From Coastal Counties
Confusion about whether to evacuate lowConfusion about whether to evacuate low-- lying coastal areaslying coastal areas–– Incomplete InformationIncomplete Information
Tsunami Warning in Effect Tsunami Warning in Effect –– Yes or No?Yes or No?Wait for Tsunami Confirmation ElsewhereWait for Tsunami Confirmation Elsewhere
–– Washington Emergency ManagementWashington Emergency ManagementStood by to Send a Coastal EAS Evacuation Stood by to Send a Coastal EAS Evacuation WarningWarning
–– None Received From Coastal CountiesNone Received From Coastal Counties
June 14, 2005 IssuesJune 14, 2005 June 14, 2005 IssuesIssues
Tsunami EAS Message Dissemination Problems– Weather Radio Station Communications
Phone Line Link Serving Two North Coast Stations Went Down Earlier in the Day Poor Signal Quality for the South Coast StationEAS Message Effectively Aired by only One of Four Weather Radio Stations
– Lack of EAS Message Sent to Western Interior Areas Seattle/Portland Broadcasters did not Receive the Tsunami Warning EAS Message Broadcasters did not Air the Tsunami Warning EAS Message
– Many Coastal Areas get Seattle/Portland TV/Radio Media
Tsunami EAS Message Dissemination ProblemsTsunami EAS Message Dissemination Problems–– Weather Radio Station CommunicationsWeather Radio Station Communications
Phone Line Link Serving Two North Coast Stations Went Phone Line Link Serving Two North Coast Stations Went Down Earlier in the DayDown Earlier in the DayPoor Signal Quality for the South Coast StationPoor Signal Quality for the South Coast StationEAS Message Effectively Aired by only One of Four Weather EAS Message Effectively Aired by only One of Four Weather Radio StationsRadio Stations
–– Lack of EAS Message Sent to Western Interior Areas Lack of EAS Message Sent to Western Interior Areas Seattle/Portland Broadcasters did not Receive the Tsunami Seattle/Portland Broadcasters did not Receive the Tsunami Warning EAS MessageWarning EAS MessageBroadcasters did not Air the Tsunami Warning EAS MessageBroadcasters did not Air the Tsunami Warning EAS Message
–– Many Coastal Areas get Seattle/Portland TV/Radio MediaMany Coastal Areas get Seattle/Portland TV/Radio Media
June 14, 2005 Lessons LearnedJune 14, 2005 June 14, 2005 Lessons LearnedLessons Learned
Confusion about the tsunami messages– West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center– Pacific Tsunami Warning Center
Adjusted their statement wording to make them more clearDevelop a New Public Warning Message to Reduce Confusion
– Not Enough Updates – Only One Per HourNow have staff for 24/7 operationsUpdate statements every 30 minutesMore tsunami detection buoysMore coastal tide gauges
Confusion about the tsunami messagesConfusion about the tsunami messages–– West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning CenterWest Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center–– Pacific Tsunami Warning CenterPacific Tsunami Warning Center
Adjusted their statement wording to make them more clearAdjusted their statement wording to make them more clearDevelop a New Public Warning Message to Reduce Develop a New Public Warning Message to Reduce ConfusionConfusion
–– Not Enough Updates Not Enough Updates –– Only One Per HourOnly One Per HourNow have staff for 24/7 operationsNow have staff for 24/7 operationsUpdate statements every 30 minutesUpdate statements every 30 minutesMore tsunami detection buoysMore tsunami detection buoysMore coastal tide gaugesMore coastal tide gauges
June 14, 2005 Lessons LearnedJune 14, 2005 June 14, 2005 Lessons LearnedLessons LearnedConfusion about whether to evacuate low-lying coastal areas – More Tsunami Message Updates
More Positive Media and Public ResponseIncludes More Supportive Data
– Washington Emergency ManagementNow have an Agreement with Coastal Counties for One ‘Move to Higher Ground’ EAS Message To Follow Initial Tsunami Warning EAS Message issued by the National Weather Service Coastal Counties can Still Issue their Own Local EAS Evacuation Message Install More All-Hazard Alert Broadcasting (AHAB) Sirens along Coastal Beaches
Confusion about whether to evacuate lowConfusion about whether to evacuate low--lying lying coastal areascoastal areas–– More Tsunami Message UpdatesMore Tsunami Message Updates
More Positive Media and Public ResponseMore Positive Media and Public ResponseIncludes More Supportive DataIncludes More Supportive Data
–– Washington Emergency ManagementWashington Emergency ManagementNow have an Agreement with Coastal Counties for One Now have an Agreement with Coastal Counties for One ‘‘Move to Higher GroundMove to Higher Ground’’ EAS MessageEAS MessageTo Follow Initial Tsunami Warning EAS Message issued by To Follow Initial Tsunami Warning EAS Message issued by the National Weather Servicethe National Weather ServiceCoastal Counties can Still Issue their Own Local EAS Coastal Counties can Still Issue their Own Local EAS Evacuation MessageEvacuation MessageInstall More AllInstall More All--Hazard Alert Broadcasting (AHAB) Sirens Hazard Alert Broadcasting (AHAB) Sirens along Coastal Beachesalong Coastal Beaches
June 14, 2005 Lessons LearnedJune 14, 2005 June 14, 2005 Lessons LearnedLessons LearnedMedia– Created a Tsunami Media Kit
Joint Effort Between Washington State Emergency Management, National Weather Service and Coastal Counties
– IncludesTsunami Fact SheetsLocal Subject Matter Experts Local Coastal Area Tsunami Inundation Zone/Evacuation Maps Tsunami Warning System Flow ChartTsunami Interviews and More
Distributed in Person to TV/Radio Broadcasters via a Tsunami Media Tour Plan to Update Kit Each YearPlan to Conduct Tsunami Media Tour Each Year
MediaMedia–– Created a Tsunami Media KitCreated a Tsunami Media Kit
Joint Effort Between Washington State Emergency Joint Effort Between Washington State Emergency Management, National Weather Service and Coastal Management, National Weather Service and Coastal CountiesCounties
–– IncludesIncludesTsunami Fact SheetsTsunami Fact SheetsLocal Subject Matter Experts Local Subject Matter Experts Local Coastal Area Tsunami Inundation Zone/Evacuation Local Coastal Area Tsunami Inundation Zone/Evacuation Maps Maps Tsunami Warning System Flow ChartTsunami Warning System Flow ChartTsunami Interviews and MoreTsunami Interviews and More
Distributed in Person to TV/Radio Broadcasters via a Distributed in Person to TV/Radio Broadcasters via a Tsunami Media TourTsunami Media TourPlan to Update Kit Each YearPlan to Update Kit Each YearPlan to Conduct Tsunami Media Tour Each YearPlan to Conduct Tsunami Media Tour Each Year
EarthquakesEarthquakes TsunamisTsunamis
TerrorismTerrorism Major Chemical SpillsMajor Chemical Spills
Washington Faces Many NonWashington Faces Many Non--Weather HazardsWeather Hazards
Presenter
Presentation Notes
Seattle faces many hazards that requires emergency managers and the response community to be able to rapidly disseminate real-time warning information. For example: Earthquakes: Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquakes can cause moderate earthshaking that can last up to several minutes, Deep Slab Earthquakes that have caused major damage in 49, 65 and 2001 and crustal earthquakes such as the Seattle fault that can cause significant damage to Seattle and cause tsunamis Tsunamis: NOAA’s Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory in Seattle has worked with the State to model Seattle’s risk to tsunamis from a Seattle Fault earthquake – this information provides emergency managers with key planning information that supports GMA and DMA 2000 Terrorism: Seattle presents many critical infrastructures, economic centers, communication hugs, and cultural sites which could be the target of domestic or international terrorism. It’s dense urban population and limited surface transit routes make accurate information dissemination crucial to public safety in potential terrorism scenarios Major Chemical Spills: Seattle is a major transportation hub for a wide variety of hazardous chemicals being transported by road, rail, water ways and air. The central Puget Sound is a major west coast manufacturing and distribution center with the local economy being dependent on the transportation and storage of these hazardous chemicals. This high urban concentration being located in such close proximity to these transportation nodes, manufacturing sites and wide range of chemicals provides a potential for a catastrophic chemical incident.
NOAAWeather Radiois Washington’s“All-Hazards”
Warning System
NOAAWeather Radiois Washington’s“All-Hazards”
Warning System
Ocean Shores “AHAB”Ocean Shores Ocean Shores ““AHABAHAB””
NOAA Weather RadioNOAA Weather Radio A Life Saver for the Cost of a Pair of ShoesA Life Saver for the Cost of a Pair of Shoes
Direct from the NWS 24 hours a dayDirect from the NWS 24 hours a day
NOAA Weather RadioNOAA Weather Radio A Life Saver for the Cost of a Pair of ShoesA Life Saver for the Cost of a Pair of Shoes
Latest Area Forecasts and ConditionsLatest Area Forecasts and Conditions
NOAA Weather RadioNOAA Weather Radio A Life Saver for the Cost of a Pair of ShoesA Life Saver for the Cost of a Pair of Shoes
Over 900 Stations Across the U.S.Over 900 Stations Across the U.S.
NOAA Weather RadioNOAA Weather Radio A Life Saver for the Cost of a Pair of ShoesA Life Saver for the Cost of a Pair of Shoes
21 Stations Serve Washington21 Stations Serve Washington
NOAA Weather RadioNOAA Weather Radio A Life Saver for the Cost of a Pair of ShoesA Life Saver for the Cost of a Pair of Shoes
Has a Has a Warning Alarm FeatureWarning Alarm Feature
NOAA Weather RadioNOAA Weather Radio A Life Saver for the Cost of a Pair of ShoesA Life Saver for the Cost of a Pair of Shoes
Flood and Weather Warnings as NeededFlood and Weather Warnings as Needed
NOAA Weather RadioNOAA Weather Radio A Life Saver for the Cost of a Pair of ShoesA Life Saver for the Cost of a Pair of Shoes
Key Element in Key Element in Emergency Alert System (EAS)Emergency Alert System (EAS)
NOAA Weather RadioNOAA Weather Radio A Life Saver for the Cost of a Pair of ShoesA Life Saver for the Cost of a Pair of Shoes
““AllAll--HazardsHazards”” Warning SystemWarning System
NOAA Weather RadioNOAA Weather Radio A Life Saver for the Cost of a Pair of ShoesA Life Saver for the Cost of a Pair of Shoes
Receivers Available at Most Radio Electronic Retailers and via Receivers Available at Most Radio Electronic Retailers and via the Internet the Internet
NWS Messages to EAS
* Tornado Watch or Warning
* Severe Thunderstorm Watch or Warning
* Flash Flood Watch or Warning
* Flood Warning
* High Wind Warning
* Winter Storm / Heavy Snow / Blizzard Warning
* Tsunami Watch or Warning
* Civil Emergency Message
NWS Messages to EAS
* Tornado Watch or Warning
* Severe Thunderstorm Watch or Warning
* Flash Flood Watch or Warning
* Flood Warning
* High Wind Warning
* Winter Storm / Heavy Snow / Blizzard Warning
* Tsunami Watch or Warning
* Civil Emergency Message
Non -NWS Messages onNOAA Weather Radio
Non -NWS Messages onNOAA Weather Radio
Examples include:
* Civil Emergency Warning
* Evacuation Immediate
* Shelter in Place Warning
* Volcano Warning
* Child Abduction Emergency (AMBER)
Examples include:
* Civil Emergency Warning
* Evacuation Immediate
* Shelter in Place Warning
* Volcano Warning
* Child Abduction Emergency (AMBER)
Not All Weather Radios Receivers Are Alike
Not All Weather Radios Receivers Not All Weather Radios Receivers Are Alike Are Alike
Key Features To Have– Warning Alarm– SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding)– Event Selection– External Antenna Jack– Others
Best ReceptionProgramming Capabilities and EaseTerrain Challenges
Key Features To HaveKey Features To Have–– Warning AlarmWarning Alarm–– SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding)SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding)–– Event SelectionEvent Selection–– External Antenna JackExternal Antenna Jack–– OthersOthersBest ReceptionBest ReceptionProgramming Capabilities and EaseProgramming Capabilities and EaseTerrain ChallengesTerrain Challenges
StormReadyStormReady // TsunamiReadyTsunamiReadyWorking Together to Save Working Together to Save
LivesLives
Ocean Shores Long Beach
Presenter
Presentation Notes
Self introduction and introduction of topic.
What is Storm/TsunamiReady?What is Storm/What is Storm/TsunamiReadyTsunamiReady??
A voluntary community preparedness program that promotes weather and tsunami hazard readiness. Primary goal to improve public safety during emergencies. A collaborative effort between federal, state, and local agencies, and the public.
A A voluntary community preparedness voluntary community preparedness program program that promotes weather and tsunami hazard that promotes weather and tsunami hazard readiness.readiness.Primary goal to improve public safety during Primary goal to improve public safety during emergencies.emergencies.A collaborative effort between federal, state, and A collaborative effort between federal, state, and local agencies, and the public.local agencies, and the public.
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Presentation Notes
TsunamiReady is part of the NWS StormReady Program. Just like StormReady -- TsunamiReady communities are better prepared to save lives from severe weather. When communities partner with the NWS, it requires hard work, time, resources, and energy. TsunamiReady recognizes communities for their efforts. Emergency Managers and citizens are proud of their TsunamiReady recognition.
TsunamiReady Community Components
TsunamiReadyTsunamiReady Community Community ComponentsComponents
StormReady Elements– Emergency Operations Center– Multiple Ways to Receive NWS Warnings– Multiple Ways to Disseminate Warnings– Multiple Ways to Monitor Conditions– Hazardous Weather Plan– Community Preparedness Education
TsunamiReady Elements– Identify Hazard Zones– Map Evacuation Routes and Assembly Areas– Install Evacuation and Assembly Signage– Educate Community on Tsunami Hazard and
Safety Plans
StormReadyStormReady ElementsElements–– Emergency Operations CenterEmergency Operations Center–– Multiple Ways to Receive NWS WarningsMultiple Ways to Receive NWS Warnings–– Multiple Ways to Disseminate WarningsMultiple Ways to Disseminate Warnings–– Multiple Ways to Monitor ConditionsMultiple Ways to Monitor Conditions–– Hazardous Weather PlanHazardous Weather Plan–– Community Preparedness EducationCommunity Preparedness Education
TsunamiReadyTsunamiReady ElementsElements–– Identify Hazard ZonesIdentify Hazard Zones–– Map Evacuation Routes and Assembly AreasMap Evacuation Routes and Assembly Areas–– Install Evacuation and Assembly SignageInstall Evacuation and Assembly Signage–– Educate Community on Tsunami Hazard and Educate Community on Tsunami Hazard and
Safety PlansSafety Plans
StormReady / TsunamiReadyStormReadyStormReady / / TsunamiReadyTsunamiReadyWho- Counties- Communities- Cities- Indian Nations- Supporters
- Businesses- Schools
How To Apply– Visit www.stormready.noaa.gov and Click on how
to apply Recommend Printing out the Word Document for a Worksheet Work with Your Warning Coordination Meteorologist
WhoWho-- CountiesCounties-- CommunitiesCommunities-- CitiesCities-- Indian NationsIndian Nations-- SupportersSupporters
-- BusinessesBusinesses-- SchoolsSchools
How To ApplyHow To Apply–– Visit Visit www.stormready.noaa.govwww.stormready.noaa.gov and Click on and Click on how how
to applyto applyRecommend Printing out the Word Document for a Recommend Printing out the Word Document for a WorksheetWorksheetWork with Your Warning Coordination MeteorologistWork with Your Warning Coordination Meteorologist
U.S. Case Study - June 14, 2005 and Role of the Media
U.S. Case Study U.S. Case Study -- June 14, 2005 andJune 14, 2005 and Role of the MediaRole of the Media
Ted Buehner,Warning Coordination
Meteorologist National Weather Service Seattle, Washington, USA
Ted Ted BuehnerBuehner,,Warning Coordination Warning Coordination
MeteorologistMeteorologistNational Weather Service National Weather Service Seattle, Washington, USASeattle, Washington, USA
Presenter
Presentation Notes
In addition to a long-standing partnership with the NWS, Washington State has been an active partner with NOAA through the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program since its inception. Through this partnership, we have actively pursued developing the NWR in tsunami at-risk communities by taking an All Hazards approach For example, this has led to public/private partnerships that installed a new NWR repeater site on Mt Octopus – the first such partnership in the nation and giving the Washington Coast full NWR coverage It has lead to NWRs being installed at critical facilities, businesses, hotel/motels and homes in multiple hazard areas Recognizing the need to be able to disseminate information to the public in high traffic areas and on beach heads, a new tone alert receiver was developed The NWS and City of Seattle are now combining these efforts to demonstrate a proof of concept that truly can, in any hazard, rapidly and effectively warn citizens of an impending hazard
Questions ??Questions ??
Presenter
Presentation Notes
In addition to a long-standing partnership with the NWS, Washington State has been an active partner with NOAA through the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program since its inception. Through this partnership, we have actively pursued developing the NWR in tsunami at-risk communities by taking an All Hazards approach For example, this has led to public/private partnerships that installed a new NWR repeater site on Mt Octopus – the first such partnership in the nation and giving the Washington Coast full NWR coverage It has lead to NWRs being installed at critical facilities, businesses, hotel/motels and homes in multiple hazard areas Recognizing the need to be able to disseminate information to the public in high traffic areas and on beach heads, a new tone alert receiver was developed The NWS and City of Seattle are now combining these efforts to demonstrate a proof of concept that truly can, in any hazard, rapidly and effectively warn citizens of an impending hazard
