[WIham] Fwd: SKYWARN: Updates And Spotter Training

[Mark Thompson]

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Sent: Mon, February 22, 2010 3:21:20 PM
Subject: SKYWARN: Updates And Spotter Training

 
Hi Everyone,
 
Well it seemed like spring was just around the 
corner, but now it seems like a few more rounds 
with Old Man 
Winter. Would you believe that after all these years I am finally going to 
chase
a real storm this season?  And 
speaking storms here is a run down of what's happening and
some shameless self promotions.
 
SPOTTER 
SCHEDULES:
Local Storm Spotter training schedules for 2010 are 
now listed on the NWS websites that 
serve Wisconsin (Milwaukee/Sullivan, La Crosse, Minneapolis, Duluth, 
and Green Bay). 
If you are looking 
for a one-stop state wide schedule set up by regions then please link 
to
this Milwaukee Skywarn website:  http://www.mke-skywarn.org/schedule.htm 

 
WEATHER TRAINING 
VIDEOS NEEDED:
Milwaukee NWS Meteorologist Rusty Kapela 
indicates that he seeking video clips for his
upcoming training programs. He is especially 
interested in scary looking, wall, and
funnel cloud videos. Images should be steady and 
of good quality. Contact him at:
rusty.kapela at noaa.gov

 
VIDEO 
CHANNEL:
Milwaukee Skywarn has launched its own You-Tube 
channel. This site is a continually
growing repository of weather related videos.  To date we have over 200 clips listed 
and
there is something for just about everyone who 
responds to severe weather. Caution;
a few videos have adult language.  http://www.youtube.com/user/milwaukeeskywarn
 
2010 AWARENESS 
PROGRAMS
March 
31-April 1st: Wisconsin Governor's Conference 
On Emergency Management.
Radisson Paper Valley Hotel, 
Appleton Wisconsin. Registration and Fee are required.
http://emergencymanagement.wi.gov
  
March 15-19: Wisconsin Flood Safety 
Awareness Week.
Did you know the standard homeowner's policy does 
not cover property and possessions
in the event of a flood? One inch of household 
flood water could cost you $7,800.
http://www.floodsmart.gov  Do you 
think your car or truck are to heavy to float away?
Then explain why does a 
100,000 ton aircraft carrier floats on the ocean.
 
April 19-23: Wisconsin Tornado And Severe 
Weather Awareness Week.
How do you receive weather alerts and 
warnings? Where is you designated safe location?
Please review this tornado 
awareness packet issued by Wisconsin Emergency Management.
It will serve as a good refresher and has a section 
for schools, home, and, work.
http://emergencymanagement.wi.gov/docview.asp?docid=19037&locid=18
 
 
In closing, I would like to thank everyone 
for your continued support and faith in our efforts 
and programs aimed 
at protecting life and property with the identification, evaluation, and 
reporting of dangerous weather.
 
Sincerely,
 
Rick Swierczynski
Vice President
Milwaukee Area Skywarn Association
Nonprofit and IRS 5401c3 tax exempt