This page is intended to provide information that may be helpful in getting prepared to deal with dangerous weather situations.

The National Weather Service works closely with emergency managers, amateur radio operators, trained spotters, law enforcement agencies, and the media to both prepare for storms, and to get warnings and other important storm information into the hands of those in harm's way. This page is also intended to provide resources for those working in partnership with the NWS.

EMWIN, The Emergency Management Weather Information Network.

	StormReady, a program aimed at arming America's communities with the communication and safety skills necessary to save lives and property. (See Georgia StormReady communities.)
To download application form  in PDF format (approximately 66k).

SKYWARN TM - a program involving trained volunteers serving as storm spotters - passing on vital "ground truth" information to forecasters during severe weather episodes.

• Latest Spotter Training Class Schedule
• A comprehensive glossary of weather terms for storm spotters. (courtesy WFO Norman, OK)
• Storm Spotter's Guide an illustrated guide to identifying severe storms. (courtesy WFO Norman, OK)
• The Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF scale) of tornado intensity

• Ready Georgia
• Georgia Emergency Management Agency - GEMA
  
• Federal Alliance for Safe Homes
  

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