-Too Course. -No forecasts outside our area. -Not visually appealing. -Landmarks?
-Updated to include ranges and a better set of colors. -Roads/Cities. -Still missing forecasts outside our area.
-Visually appealing. -Forecasts included outside our area. -Has ranges.
-Also a need to display watch/warning/ advisories.
-Improving proficiency with PowerPoint. -Experience with this varied wildly.
Briefing templates for all types of hazards (2010 – present). Training began with DSS Team, expanded to rest of staff. Starting in 2014 DSS has been incorporated into our twice yearly trainings (spring and fall). Concise, no weather speak. 8 Slides or less. Focus on what is important (timing, hazards, how much).
Do we need a briefing?
Tier System Tier 1: PDF briefings ed to core partners, posted on our webpage and social media. *Core partners include EMs, Other agencies (DOT, Red Cross). Expanded to schools and media in fall Tier 2: In addition to the PDF briefings, EM and core partner webinars with audio conference call. Tier 3: On-site deployment Timing Tier 1: Twice a day at minimum. 430 AM and 2 pm to 4 pm. Tier 2: Depends on customers but usually 10 to 11 am or 2 to 3 pm.
“Many hands make light work”
EMA NWSMedia Bring your main sectors together to meet and improve communication, relationships, and planning. Sectors include National Weather Service, Emergency Management, and media. Goal: Improved communication and establishing relationships will help for future events.
- Began with Sandy in Concise information with (1) graphic to tell the story.
-Graphics showing the start time of snow work very well.