Are You Weather-Ready?
What does being "Weather-Ready" mean and why is it important to you?
Being "Weather-Ready" means being prepared to face extreme weather events. It means being resilient to the horrible devastation that extreme weather can leave in its wake. Being Weather-Ready can save your life, your family's life, it can keep you and your family safe during the storm, and it can help you bounce back in the wake of disaster.
NOAA scientists have teamed up with social scientist, emergency managers, and the like to figure out how we, as a Nation, can become Weather-Ready. Here is a video from a conference that took place on the matter at the National Weather Center in December of 2011.
"Ultimately, a Weather-Ready Nation is one of people empowered to make life-saving decisions that also prevent devastating economic losses. It’s all of us working together to become a nation known for its resiliency in the face of deadly weather and water events."
Find out more about Weather-Ready Nation here!
So how can you become Weather-Ready?
Plan ahead | Prepare for each hazard | Know what to do before, during, and after the event | Just for kids! | Additional Resources |
Additional information available at:
Thunderstorms | Lightning | Wind | Hail |
Before, During, After | Before, During, After | Protecting Your Home | Safety Tips |
Safety Checklist | Safety Tips | Example Video | |
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Know what to do before, during, and after the event:
Before:
Summer/Severe Weather Summary Page | Winter Weather Summary Page |
During:
After:
New! Severe Weather |
Leon the Lion's | Leon's Coloring Book |
Preparedness Adventure! |
Lightning Safety Game |
FEMA Fun & Games | Owlie Skywarn | Mark Trail Comic Strips |
Additional information available at:
Weather Education