The focus of the National Weather Service (NWS) has changed significantly over the last 5 years. The NWS is now focused on using cutting-edge weather data and forecasts to help core partners make decisions to plan for and mitigate the impacts of natural disasters. The goal of NWS is to build a weather-ready nation using its Impact Decision Support Services (IDSS). Explore how your public works operation can work with NWS.

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, you will be better able to:

Identify your local NWS contact person.
Integrate weather information into decision processes.
Develop a plan to mitigate weather impacts on your community.

Andy Bailey

Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service, Pleasant Hill, MO

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