[Skywarn] NWS survey

[Lloyd Colston]

*Dear Colleague,*

*For the past several years, the National Weather Service (NWS) has been
exploring the strengths and weaknesses of the Watch, Warning, and Advisory
system used to convey our expectations of hazardous weather.  The system
has been in place for decades, and it serves a critical need for the public
and NWS partners for decision-making purposes.*

*The NWS is considering whether the current system is the best we can do to
accomplish our hazard messaging goals and promote a Weather-Ready Nation.
The answer to this question rests, in part, with your needs and the
experiences you've had using the present system.*

*Please share your experiences by completing the survey at:*

*http://erg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0f8wuXuJOHfkaSF
<http://erg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0f8wuXuJOHfkaSF>*

*The survey asks you to consider a particular hazardous weather event where
the messaging did (or did not) work well from your viewpoint, or from the
viewpoint of your community or audience.  You may also provide input on
your general experience with specific types of hazardous weather situations
rather than focusing on a particular event.  *

*The survey can be taken in about 20 minutes if you have information from
an event (or your general experience) already in mind.  You may also
complete the survey in more than one session; your completed responses will
be saved for up to one week.*

*Submissions are due by August 15, 2015.*

*Please email any questions to hazsimp at noaa.gov <hazsimp at noaa.gov>.*

*We hope you will take time out of your busy day to complete this survey.
Your input will help guide any improvements to this critical system to
enable the NWS to best serve you and your community.*

*Sincerely yours,*

*Eli Jacks*
*Acting Chief, NWS Forecast Services Division*

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Lloyd Colston   director
Altus Emergency Management
Altus, OK      http://www.cityofaltus.org
Phone:  580.481.2260
Fax:  580.482.4738

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