How to Apply

There are three steps to becoming StormReady or TsunamiReady: written application, verification visit(s), and local board action. Applicants with jurisdiction over a community and unincorporated areas of the surrounding county need only submit one application with the combined populations.

The application requests a basic accounting of emergency technology and a brief narrative describing preparedness and planning activities. The narrative aids in assessing such things as the hazardous weather plan, exercises and public safety programs. After reviewing the application, the StormReady Chairperson will assign a team to visit the applicant and formally discuss the application.

Easy Ways to Apply for StormReady and TsunamiReady Status

• Contact your local NWS office.
• Apply online, AFTER asking your National Weather Service office to see if this option is available for your area.
• Not online? Prefer paper? Fill out the application in PDF, Word, or WP
• TsunamiReady AND StormReady? Apply online AFTER asking your National Weather Service office if this option is available for your area.
• Combined form available: PDF, WP, Word
  
• Arrange a Verification Visit(s),
• Receive approval of local advisory board action
• Congratulations! Conduct recognition ceremony!
• Read Paperwork Reduction Act Information

StormReady road signs help
identify recognized communities