1. “Tropical Cyclone Operations and Research: Priorities for the Future” March 3 - 7, 2008 62 nd Interdepartmental Hurricane Conference

2. Mr. Samuel P. Williamson Federal Coordinator for Meteorology Sponsored and hosted by The Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research 62 nd Interdepartmental Hurricane Conference “Tropical Cyclone Operations and Research: Priorities for the Future” Closing / Wrap-up Remarks

3. Overview Conference Objectives Action Items / Next Steps Feedback Special Recognition Location of Future IHCs

4. Reduce / eliminate deaths, and reduce injuries and economic and societal vulnerability to hurricanes Societal demands driving need for further improvements Need improvements in seven tropical-cyclone-related, day- to-day operational forecast and warning categories Why Are We Here?   Track   Intensity   Structure   Waves   Storm surge   Rainfall -- Observations --

5. Review the Nation’s tropical cyclone forecast and warning program from end-to-end –Update the National Hurricane Operations Plan for 2008 Review the 2007 Joint Hurricane Testbed (JHT) projects, and identify candidates that may be successfully transitioned into operations Conference Objectives

6. Examine how hazard risk reduction improvements can be made through stronger local partnerships and alliances As recommended in the 2007 Interagency Strategic Research Plan for Tropical Cyclones: The Way Ahead, begin developing an interagency implementation strategy for the tropical cyclone research priorities Conference Objectives

7. Action Items / Next Steps 61 st IHC Action Items: – –Revise NHOP and publish by May 15, 2007 – –Implement the Interagency Strategic Research Plan for Tropical Cyclones: The Way Ahead Develop a succinct 10-year implementation plan to address the strategic plan’s research priorities and update annually Establish a Joint Action Group to develop a strategic/ implementation plan for improved tropical cyclone reconnaissance and surveillance systems

8. Action Items / Next Steps 62 nd IHC Action Items: – –Revise NHOP and publish by May 15, 2008 – –From the results of the conference: Analyze agency activities with respect to the priorities established in Table 5-1 Identify overlaps, gaps, areas for collaboration, and leveraging opportunities Establish the next steps needed to fill the gaps

9. Conference Materials Available Presentations and other material will be available on the OFCM web site shortly after the IHC. Click on “Special Projects” and navigate to the 62nd IHC. http://www.ofcm.gov/

10. Feedback We need and want your feedback on any aspect of the conference to help us maximize the value to you and the results of this conference. samuel.williamson@noaa.gov mark.welshinger@noaa.gov michael.babcock@noaa.gov (301) 427-2002

11. Special Recognition Participants Session Leaders / Moderators / Chairpersons / and Panelists OFCM / STC Staff / Ellis Godfrey (CSC) Francis Marion Hotel Howard Chapman, CARTA Mayor Riley & Staff, City of Charleston, SC Media Support

12. Next IHC The 63 rd Interdepartmental Hurricane Conference is tentatively planned for Tampa, Florida, in March 2009

13. Thank You! Thank you for your attendance and participation in the 62 nd Interdepartmental Hurricane Conference On behalf of the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorology, Have a safe trip home!