NHC Mission & Vision
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Our People
(Who We Are)
A team of science, technical and administrative specialists
dedicated to our mission and vision.
Mission
(Why We Exist)
To save lives, mitigate property loss, and improve economic
efficiency by issuing the best watches, warnings,
forecasts and analyses of hazardous tropical
weather, and by increasing understanding of these hazards.
Vision
(What We Hope to Achieve)
To be America's calm, clear and trusted
voice in the eye of the storm,
and, with our partners, enable communities
to be safe from tropical weather threats.
NHC is part of NCEP - National Centers for Environmental Prediction
NCEP's Mission
NCEP delivers science-based environmental predictions to the
Nation and the global community. We collaborate with partners
and customers to produce reliable, timely, and accurate analyses,
guidance, forecasts and warnings for the protection of life and
property and the enhancement of the national economy.
NCEP's Vision
The Nation's trusted source, first alert and preferred partner
for environmental prediction services.