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Because a live tsunami warning code will be used, the message television
viewers see will not contain the word "TEST. Maryland is the first state in the country to provide a common
weather intelligence platform for all emergency management officials. "By opening up our
exclusive weather network in the state of Maryland, MEMA will be able to make
life-saving decisions based on live local information.

Sites listed here discuss anything flood related, from specific flood incidents to the phenomenon behind floods , to how to deal with flooding before and after.

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"When an actual tsunami warning is issued, we have to be ready to give all
Alaskans that could be in danger as much notice as possible so they can seek
safety.

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Time."
The television audio message that will accompany the crawler will explain it
is a test, but if the volume is turned down or otherwise unheard, viewers may
not realize the warning is a test.noaa.

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NOAA's
National Weather Service operates the most advanced weather and flood warning
and forecast system in the world, helping to protect lives and property and
enhance the national economy.

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"The deadly tsunami that occurred in Indonesia last December illustrates
the extreme importance of having a tsunami warning system," Murkowski said.
NOAA is dedicated to enhancing economic security and national safety
through the prediction and research of weather - and climate-related events and
providing environmental stewardship of the Nation's coastal and marine
resources."
In addition to WeatherBug Streamer, MEMA also integrates WeatherBug
Network data into the Emergency Management Mapping Application, EMMA, for
plume models. The EMMA was developed by Towson University and the National
Atmospheric Release Advisory Center, NARAC. This network powers
various products and services, including: WeatherBug, the number one weather
Internet application , with over 54 million downloads, that streams live
neighborhood conditions to its home and work users; WeatherBug Media Services,
which delivers live weather information to over 80 million U.

Floods can be caused by hurricanes and heavy rains.

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"We're confident the results will not
only help protect Alaskans from future tsunamis, but will serve as a testing
model for other states and territories that could be impacted by these
destructive waves. We think tests like this will become a standard part of
NOAA's commitment to better engage and inform the public as we build a
nationwide tsunami detection and warning system.

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"We are doing all we can to ensure the public is aware of the test ahead
of time so we do not create confusion," said Jim Butchart, deputy director of
Emergency Management for the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and
Emergency Management.com

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'Live' Warnings Part of Tsunami Awareness Week

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, NOAA's National Weather
Service and Alaska's Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management,
in cooperation with local emergency management offices and the Alaska
Broadcasters Association, will conduct the first-ever statewide test of the
tsunami warning communications system on March 30 at 9:45 a.gov/
NOAA's West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center:
http://wcatwc.

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The test is part of Tsunami Awareness Week, proclaimed by Governor Frank
Murkowski as March 27 - April 2., WeatherBug, the leading
provider of up-to-the-second live local weather information services, today
announced an extended partnership with the Maryland Emergency Management
Agency (MEMA).

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Officials Test Alaska Tsunami Warning System for the First Time

Live tsunami warning codes, rather than a test code, will be broadcast
on television stations statewide..."
The general public can participate in the test by monitoring NOAA Weather
Radio All Hazards or via commercial radio, cable TV or local television for
the EAS message. Provision of the data in multiple
platforms allows for rapid and easy access to critical weather information. households
through partnerships with more than 100 local television stations; WeatherBug
Education, which provides engaging weather information and educational tools
to schools and colleges, including an online learning program for K-12 schools
called WeatherBug Achieve; and WeatherBug Professional Services, which uses
the company's unique weather network and software to provide high-value
solutions for vertical industries such as energy , transportation, and first
response.

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Radio listeners should hear the familiar alerting tone followed by an audio
message describing the test, similar to the routine monthly tests of the EAS.

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Some automated systems, such as for cable TV, are programmed to scroll a
standard, pre-composed message based upon the emergency code received. Launtenbacher, undersecretary of commerce for oceans
and atmosphere and NOAA administrator.nws. In addition, the program provides more
accurate and up-to-date data for plume models.com .

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Most importantly, people living or working in coastal areas that DO NOT
receive the test through commercial radio or weather radio should report that
fact to their local National Weather Service office.gov
NOAA's National Weather Service Alaska Region: http://www. of Homeland Security and Emergency Mangt:
http://www.

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" In fact, it should say, "THE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A TSUNAMI WARNING FOR ALL OF ALASKA. "The only way to truly test our warning system is to

use the live codes, so it is very important that we get the public involved in
the test as much as possible.
The same WeatherBug Network data is also made accessible to Homeland Security
via NOAA/NWS in case of a terrorism attack or major disaster.

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To assist in this process, people in coastal areas should
monitor their normal media sources at the time of the test and report
afterwards via an Internet web address given in the test message.gov
NOAA's National Weather Service: http: //www.ak-prepared.S.

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com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041022/DCF003LOGO )
The communications test will involve NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, the
Emergency Alert System (EAS), and other state and local communication links.

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NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, is an agency of the U.2 magnitude earthquake that
triggered deadly tsunamis in Alaska 41 years ago on Good Friday, March 27,
1964 .
Utilizing live local weather data from the exclusive network of WeatherBug
Tracking Stations , MEMA will enhance their analysis and responsiveness in
day-to-day operations and emergency situations to help save lives.
WeatherBug operates a proprietary network of 8,000 WeatherBug Tracking
Stations and over 1,000 cameras that are strategically placed at schools and
public safety facilities throughout the nation. WeatherBug owns the world's largest
exclusive weather network, which has 8,000 live WeatherBug Tracking Stations
and over 1,000 cameras that generate neighborhood level reports every second
(other weather data is up to an hour or more old).

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Standardizing on WeatherBug Streamer (TM), an online application providing
instantaneous weather information and analysis, MEMA, the state Emergency
Operation Center (EOC), all county emergency management coordinators and
Baltimore City and Ocean City emergency managers now have access to:

-- advanced warning and detailed intelligence for severe weather incidents
like hurricanes, flooding, winter storms and wind gusts,

-- more accurate and up-to-date data for plume modeling,

-- enhanced interoperability enabling all users to be on the same system
working with the same information and,

-- more accurate, timely weather data facilitating safer and faster
emergency response activities. This highly granular and
up-to-the-second weather network aids emergency managers in precisely
assessing the impact of current weather conditions on hazardous situations and
natural disasters, helping them determine which municipalities to evacuate,
select approach routes for first -responders, and choose the type of equipment
to dispatch to a disaster site.

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"This is a critical first step in testing the entire tsunami warning
communications system to ensure the safety of all Alaskans," said retired Navy
Vice Admiral Conrad C. Local emergency management may use the test to help raise
awareness of the tsunami hazard.weatherbug.

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The week coincides with the anniversary of
the Great Alaskan Earthquake -- a devastating 9.
If there is excessive seismic activity on March 30, the test will be
cancelled.
NOAA's National Weather Service is the primary source of weather data,
forecasts and warnings for the United States and its territories.

"It is imperative to have access to live local weather information to make
critical decisions that can save lives and property, and to be able to alert
first responders and the public instantaneously ," said John Doherty, Senior
Vice President, Professional Services at WeatherBug.

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Television viewers , however, may see something different.

WeatherBug(R) and the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA ) Enhance Public Safety Throughout the State

com ) ensures that individuals,
schools, businesses and communities always get the most precise live weather
conditions, the most relevant reports, and the earliest weather warnings to
safeguard their property and their lives.

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Department of Commerce .
(Logo: http://www.
Officials will evaluate the success of the test and correct any problems
that are uncovered.arh. MEMA now has access to over 290 WeatherBug Tracking Stations
across Maryland, reporting data every two seconds facilitating
safer and faster emergency response

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