Keeping an eye on the weather is an important part of disaster preparedness.  By monitoring environmental conditions that could worsen, you can make better informed decisions about how to prepare, protect life/property during severe events.

ONLINE RESOURCES
Find Current Weather Conditions and more on the National Weather Service website by providing a zip code for the affected area.  In addition to weather, you can check on tsunamis, river levels, smoke advisories, recent earthquakes, tides, and volcanic activity.

Once the NWS has issued an advisory, watch or warning for your area, check local news and media sources for additional information about your specific community.

TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Mobile Apps like the ones from FEMA or NOAA provide real-time information about changing weather conditions and regional events.

A NOAA Weather Radio is an inexpensive, reliable way to get up-to-date weather information.  The NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information 24/7.