speckledbird
09-20-2005, 11:47 AM
Good morning, all!
FYI, I am currently working with Debby on helping out with the broadcast end of things, but wanted to touch base on preparatory measures, as well.
I thought the following might be helpful to those that inevitably might be in harms way...NWS feed, which keeps folks up to date on the current hazardous conditions.
NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information direct from a nearby National Weather Service office. NWR broadcasts National Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day.
Working with the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) Emergency Alert System, NWR is an "all hazards" radio network, making it your single source for comprehensive weather and emergency information. NWR also broadcasts warning and post-event information for all types of hazards--both natural (such as earthquakes and volcano activity) and environmental (such as chemical releases or oil spills).
Known as the "Voice of NOAA's National Weather Service," NWR is provided as a public service by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Department of Commerce. NWR includes more than 900 transmitters, covering all 50 states, adjacent coastal waters, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Pacific Territories. NWR requires a special radio receiver or scanner capable of picking up the signal. Broadcasts are found in the public service band at these seven frequencies (MHz):
162.400 162.425 162.450 162.475 162.500 162.525 162.550
The following state links identify call letters and frequencies:
http://weather.gov/nwr/la/slla.htm
http://weather.gov/nwr/tx/sltx.htm
Also, I think it is imperative to tell folks who must evacuate to PLEASE TAKE PROPER ID with them...evacuees in our area are having a dickens of a time cashing their Fed $2000, because they cannot prove who they are.
Also, is anyone up to date on what the situation is currently at the Astrodome? Have all folks been moved to other areas? Reason I ask, Gov of TX disaster plan is utilization of Astrodome if hurricane comes their way.
OK, all for now, thanks for reading,
Karen
speckledbird
FYI, I am currently working with Debby on helping out with the broadcast end of things, but wanted to touch base on preparatory measures, as well.
I thought the following might be helpful to those that inevitably might be in harms way...NWS feed, which keeps folks up to date on the current hazardous conditions.
NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information direct from a nearby National Weather Service office. NWR broadcasts National Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day.
Working with the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) Emergency Alert System, NWR is an "all hazards" radio network, making it your single source for comprehensive weather and emergency information. NWR also broadcasts warning and post-event information for all types of hazards--both natural (such as earthquakes and volcano activity) and environmental (such as chemical releases or oil spills).
Known as the "Voice of NOAA's National Weather Service," NWR is provided as a public service by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Department of Commerce. NWR includes more than 900 transmitters, covering all 50 states, adjacent coastal waters, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Pacific Territories. NWR requires a special radio receiver or scanner capable of picking up the signal. Broadcasts are found in the public service band at these seven frequencies (MHz):
162.400 162.425 162.450 162.475 162.500 162.525 162.550
The following state links identify call letters and frequencies:
http://weather.gov/nwr/la/slla.htm
http://weather.gov/nwr/tx/sltx.htm
Also, I think it is imperative to tell folks who must evacuate to PLEASE TAKE PROPER ID with them...evacuees in our area are having a dickens of a time cashing their Fed $2000, because they cannot prove who they are.
Also, is anyone up to date on what the situation is currently at the Astrodome? Have all folks been moved to other areas? Reason I ask, Gov of TX disaster plan is utilization of Astrodome if hurricane comes their way.
OK, all for now, thanks for reading,
Karen
speckledbird