1. National Vision National Vision Providing and interpreting weather information to enable your decisions. IWX Mission IWX Mission IWX will shape and sustain a NWS office fully integrated with public safety agencies. Services for event organizers/operat ors that are not for the immediate protection of life and property Tactical Solutions

2. Participation in … … LEPC meetings …table top exercises …drills NWS Increasing Participation in Drills and Exercises in Drills and Exercises DC Cook Nuclear Power Plant Vibrant Response 2014

3. Kalamazoo River Oil Spill, July 2010 Smaller Events/Incidents: support from our office HazMat and Incident Support Program Larger Events/Incidents: NWS Incident Meteorologists* available to staff EOC, JIC, ICP (Technical Specialists) *Incident Meteorologists have been trained in the ICS System

4. Trained Meteorologists 24/7!Tools

5. HYSPLIT Plume Model CAMEO/ALOHATools

6. Trained Meteorologists 24/7! HYSPLIT Plume Model CAMEO/ALOHA Spot ForecastsTools

7. Trained Meteorologists 24/7! HYSPLIT Plume Model CAMEO/ALOHA Spot Forecasts NWSChat Direct Access to all core partners Warning/Watch Advisory display Storm reports Overlays Works with any web browser FreeTools

8. Trained Meteorologists 24/7! HYSPLIT Plume Model CAMEO/ALOHA Spot Forecasts NWSChat WebEOCToolsIndiana Michigan Ohio

9. Trained Meteorologists 24/7! HYSPLIT Plume Model CAMEO/ALOHA Spot Forecasts NWSChat WebEOC Multimedia Briefings WebinarsTools

10. Trained Meteorologists 24/7! HYSPLIT Plume Model CAMEO/ALOHA Spot Forecasts NWSChat WebEOC Multimedia Briefings Webinars/Conference Calls Enhanced Data DisplayTools

11. Trained Meteorologists 24/7! HYSPLIT Plume Model CAMEO/ALOHA Spot Forecasts NWSChat WebEOC Multimedia Briefings Webinars/Conference Calls Enhanced Data Display Internet Resources Hourly Weather Graphs Activity PlannerTools

12. Trained Meteorologists 24/7! HYSPLIT Plume Model CAMEO/ALOHA Spot Forecasts NWSChat WebEOC Multimedia Briefings Webinars/Conference Calls Enhanced Data Display Internet Resources Hourly Weather Graphs Activity Planner Other Ideas/Needs -Tools

13. Special Event Support We may provide meteorological support to events where large numbers of people may be exposed to dangerous weather phenomena. MUST Nearly all aspects of support services for special events MUST go through emergency services channels! Contact Michael Lewis or James Maczko if you have further questions

14. But we need to hear from you… What are your biggest weather-related concerns? Google Form for special events (http://goo.gl/AruZLW) What else? Facilities, infrastructure, personnel? Any particular weather event with high impacts? Mission of the NWS is the protection of life and property. We are here to help those with similar missions!

15. September-Januar September-January Developing plans for the next year Reorganizing training materials Scheduling Visits September-January Developing plans for the next year Reorganizing training materials Scheduling Visits NWS Northern Indiana Decision Support Services April-November Conducting the Integrated Warning Team Workshop (IWT) Attending LEPC meetings (one or two counties per month – 19 total) Attending Exercises (Tabletop, functional, full) Visiting District/Regional/Sector/State EMA Meetings February-March Spotter Training 22 Counties April-November Conducting the Integrated Warning Team Workshop (IWT) Attending LEPC meetings (one or two counties per month – 19 total) Attending Exercises (Tabletop, functional, full) Visiting District/Regional/Sector/State EMA Meetings Actual Events February-March Spotter Training 22 Counties Routine Services

16. Thank You Michael Lewis – Warning Coordination Meteorologist – NWS Northern Indiana Berrien, Branch, Cass, St. Joseph and Hillsdale – michael.lewis@noaa.gov – (574) 834-1104 x726 Jim Maczko Warning Coordination Meteorologist NWS Grand Rapids james.maczko@noaa.gov (616) 949-0643 x726