Autumn Weather in Middle Tennessee

Tom JohnstoneWarning Coordination MeteorologistNWS Nashville

Brentwood ESC BriefingMarch 30 2012www.weather.gov/nashville

Caledonia, MS January 20082 pm on a school day

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Your National Weather Service Office in Old Hickory, TennesseeLocated at Langfords Cove on Old Hickory Lake near NashvilleOperates 3 shifts a day, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Forecast & County Warning Area

StormReadyNWS community recognition program for weather preparedness3 Star and Flood Rating System benefitswww.stormready.noaa.gov

Warning System Update Getting the Word Out!Weather Radio is still our flagshipAntenna changes last month led to significant reception improvements in Williamson countyNWR modernization planned via the WRIPWeather Radio Improvement ProgramWRIP goals includeReplace obsolete NWR equipment at Weather Forecast OfficesAllow automated interface for DHM/EMA accessLower telecommunication cost and increase reliability

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Warning System Update Getting the Word Out!NWSChat is a great way for us to interact directly with media and emergency managers

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NWSChat LiveMore interactive / custom-basedMonitor weather scenario (overlays)Plot storm reportshttps://nwschat.weather.gov/

8Warning System Update Getting the Word Out!NWSChat is a great way for us to interact directly with media and emergency managersSocial Media has really been a game changer

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NWS on Facebook!!!GraphicastsReal-time weather updates (situationally- dependent)Outreach eventsPicture / Video sharingTornado Warnings

10 Twitter has incredible potential

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Warning System Update Getting the Word Out!NWSChat is a great way for us to interact directly with media and emergency managersSocial Media has really been a game changeriNWS warning text message service only for emergency managers

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NWS weather alerts (iNWS)

http://inws.wrh.noaa.gov/

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13Warning System Update Getting the Word Out!NWSChat is a great way for us to interact directly with media and emergency managersSocial Media has really been a game changeriNWS warning text message service only for emergency managersStarting in May geo-targeted warnings to cell phones

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Weather Alert (WEA) Service

Part of IPAWS (Integrated Public Alert and Warning System)Free service from participating cell phone companiesAlerts are geo-targetedWarnings will be re-broadcast every 5 minutesConsumers have an opt-out option

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Originally called the Key Station System, the CONtrol of ELectromagnetic RADiation (CONELRAD) was established in August 1951.Participating stations tuned to 640 & 1240 kHz AM and initiated a special sequence and procedure designed to warn citizens.IPAWS modernizes and integrates the nations alert and warning infrastructure. Integrates new and existing public alert and warning systems and technologies thru adoption of new alert information exchange format - the Common Alerting Protocol or CAP Provides authorities a broader range of message options and multiple communications pathways

Source: The Broadcast ArchiveMaintained by: Barry Mishkind The Eclectic EngineerEBS was initiated to address the nation through audible alerts. It did not allow for targeted messaging.System upgraded in 1976 to provide for better and more accurate handling of alert receptions.Originally designed to provide the President with an expeditious method of communicating with the American Public, it was expanded for use during peacetime at state and local levels.EAS jointly coordinated by the FCC, FEMA and NWS.Designed for President to speak to American people within 10 minutes.EAS messages composed of 4 parts:Digitally encoded headerAttention SignalAudio AnnouncementDigitally encoded end-of-message markerProvided for better integration with NOAA weather and local alert distribution to broadcastersCONELRADEBSEASIPAWS1951 - 19631963 - 19971997 - 20062006The Evolution of Emergency Alerting

#1616HISTORYEAS automated alert adopted SAME for alert distro, integrated NOAA EO 13407 - modernize EAS and add cell phones and TBD internet devices

IPAWS EO 13407, 1995 EAS memorandum - the next evolution modernizes the EAS for digital connection and message delivery to all broadcasters. Adds interface to cellular carriers, more integration with NOAA alerting networks, and incorporation of Internet services and future technologies in alert distribution capabilities.Alert Disseminators (public alerting systems)American People

IPAWS Architecture

Standards Based Alert Message protocols, authenticated alert message senders, shared, trusted access & distribution networks, alerts delivered to more public interface devices

cell phones, pagersWeb Browsers, widgets, web sitesEmergency Alert SystemCommercial Mobile Alert Service (CMAS)(aka PLAN)Internet ServicesNOAAAlert Aggregator/ Gatewaythe Message Router(Open Platform for Emergency Networks)HazCollectLocalStateTerritorialTribalFederal*

State / Local Unique Alerting SystemsSirenDigital SignageETNFM RBDS

NWSCAP messagesCAP messagesCellular and Commercial Mobile NetworksAM FM Satellite Radio;Digital, Analog, Cable, and Satellite TV

IPAWS compliant CAP Alert Origination ToolsIPAWS OPEN

Emergency

Future TechnologiesAlerting Authorities

* Includes NOAA

IPAWS compliant CAP Alert Origination Tools#17How to do it?

Adopted CAP simple information exchange formatAdopted, enhanced DMIS Tools got rid of Tools enhanced/expanding OPEN

- Local Unique systems IPAWS does not replace local alerting systems, but can be used by and integrated with local alerting systemsIPAWS EAS componentEmergency Alert System Participants

IPAWS OPENIPAWS CAP enabledEAS Encoder/DecoderEncoder/Decoder monitors IPAWS OPEN (via IP connection) for appropriate emergency alertswithin bounds of CFR Part 11 and State and Local EAS PlansCAP can deliver more than just audio content to participating BroadcastersCAP can also carry rich text, video, and picture files that could be used by the broadcaster to enrich the alert deliveredCAP does not make audio relay of EAS alerts obsolete!CAP augments and adds resilience to alert distribution

Emergency

Authenticated Alerting Authorities (using CAP v1.2 tools)CAP does not make audio relay of EAS alerts obsolete!CAP augments and adds resilience to alert distribution#18Example of TV station that put up weather radar map behind EAS alertIPAWS Internet Services and Future Technology TBD:Internet ServicesAuthenticated Alerting Authorities (using CAP v1.2 tools)IPAWS OPENInternet applications and developers showing interest in collecting and distributing CAP alertsSubscription based alertsLocation based alertsAlerts to all internet connected devices

everything?#19geographically targeted emergency alerts Capability to send 90 character, to cellular phones in a danger zone Significantly Different from SMS/email based alerting systemsNot subscription based -- true location based alerting i.e. alerts to phones in an area - not to a database of phone numbers for Alerts only. not for notification type messages only for emergency categorized as:Imminent ThreatAmber / Child Abduction EmergencyPresidentialUses cell broadcast technology to avoid network congestionFree to alerters and alertees no usage or text message chargesCellular carrier participation voluntary (opt-in) 142 carriers have filed their intent to participateCitizens may opt-out of receiving alerts

Warning System Update Getting the Word Out!NWSChat is a great way for us to interact directly with media and emergency managersSocial Media has really been a game changeriNWS warning text message service only for emergency managersStarting in May geo-targeted warnings to cell phonesThe NWS is here 24/7 to support your decisions615.754.8502

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NWS Decision SupportA major focus of our operational model for the futureMeteorologists are being cross trained in ICS/NIMS and EOC operationsAgreements in place for Metro OEM and TEMA deploymentRoutine/Weekly briefings provided during severe weather seasonsNon-Routine briefings as needed

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NWS Briefings When?Every Monday at 11 from Nov 1st to May 31stAs needed in advance of significant weather eventsA day ahead of major severe/winter weatherMorning of afternoon severe weather events430 am for snow events during the morning drive timeTo support large outdoor eventsBonarooSmyrna Air ShowCMA AwardsWalking Horse Show

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NWS Briefings What?Shortfocused on weather impacts and timingDesigned to support your decisions, not make themUse GoToMeeting software for webinarSlides also sent out in advanceConference Call accompanying webinar with time for questions at the end

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Flood Toolshttp://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=ohxwww.weather.gov/nashville

Looking ahead 8 to 14 Days

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Looking ahead 8 to 14 Days

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Looking ahead Through June

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Looking ahead Through June

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Thank You!Tom JohnstoneWarning Coordination MeteorologistNWS Nashville615-754-8500 ext. 223thomas.johnstone@noaa.gov

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