| Americans live
in the most severe weather-prone country on Earth. Each
year, Americans cope with an average of 10,000 thunderstorms,
2,500 floods, 1,000 tornadoes, as well as an average of
6 deadly hurricanes. Potentially deadly weather impacts
every American. Communities can now rely on the National
Weather Service’s StormReady program to help them
guard against the ravages of Mother Nature.
Some 90% of all presidentially declared disasters are
weather related, leading to around 500 deaths per year
and nearly $14 billion in damage. StormReady, a program
started in 1999 in Tulsa, OK, helps arm America's communities
with the communication and safety skills needed to save
lives and property– before and during the event.
StormReady helps community leaders and emergency managers
strengthen local safety programs.
StormReady communities are better prepared to save
lives from the onslaught of severe weather through better
planning, education, and awareness. No community is
storm proof, but StormReady can help communities save
lives. Does StormReady make a difference? See
how it saved more than 50 movie goers in Ohio.
Find out more by selecting one of the links to the
left or on the bottom of this page.
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October 2004, Viroqua, WI, from left: Larry Fanta, Mayor;
Cindy Ackerman, Vernon County Emergency Management Director and Mark Rahr, Viroqua Chief of Police. |
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October 2004, Marion County, SC, center: MIC Michael Caropolo presented Marion County Emergency Manager Linda Grice and the Marion County City Council with StormReady recognition certificates and highway signs.
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