Kentuckians: Prepare for Severe Weather Now
Kentuckians: Prepare for Severe Weather Now FRANKFORT, Ky. – With another round of severe weather on the way here in Kentucky, you need to stay prepared. It’s critical to have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts—whether you’re at home, school, work, or out in the community. Stay alert, follow guidance from your local officials, and keep up with the latest forecasts by following your local National Weather Service office. Read more about emergency alerts here. Before a Tornado Have a pre-determined place to meet after a disaster. Increase your situational awareness by monitoring the weather on weather.gov, watching local TV, or
FEMA Encourages Virginians to Build Back Stronger and Prepare for the Future
FEMA Encourages Virginians to Build Back Stronger and Prepare for the Future BRISTOL, Va.—If you live in Virginia, there are resources and funding available to help you protect your home from future flooding and storms. FEMA Creates Phone Hotline with Home Rebuilding Tips Do you need information as you’re rebuilding so that you can reduce damage from future storms? If you need tips on mold cleanup, retrofitting for high winds, flood insurance, sealing foundation cracks, sump pumps, elevating utilities and more, call the FEMA Rebuilding Hotline at 1-833-FEMA-4US (833-336-2487) and press “3.” The hotline is open Monday to Friday
NOAA Incident Meteorologists prepare for wildfire season
IMETs practice launching a weather balloon during 2023 IMET training. Meteorologists use upper air observations from weather balloons to develop a forecast. (Image credit: NOAA) NOAA National Weather Service Incident Meteorologists (IMETs) offsite link will gather in Boise, Idaho, March 11-15 to complete specialized, intensive training to help keep first responders and firefighters safe during the upcoming wildfire season. Media are invited to observe this training and interview the IMETs — key members of incident command teams who provide continuous weather forecast support during a wildfire battle. Seventy meteorologists will participate in the training, which will prepare them to deliver fire
Prepare Now for Severe Winter Weather to End the Week
Prepare Now for Severe Winter Weather to End the Week CHICAGO – With forecasts of snow, high winds and icy conditions Thursday, followed by dangerously low temperatures through the weekend, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants individuals and families to take precautions to protect against the hazards severe winter weather may bring. “Icy roads and blowing snow can make travel extremely hazardous,” said Kevin M. Sligh, acting regional administrator, FEMA Region 5. “Stay inside your home as much as possible; if you must drive, bring an emergency kit that includes an ice scraper, blanket and flashlight, and keep the