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green closed folder category icon Avalanche Warnings (4)
Programs that issue bulletins which warn the public when snow conditions in a particular mountain area are such that an avalanche (a mass of sliding snow) is thought likely.
green closed folder category icon Civil Unrest Advisories (0)
Programs that issue bulletins or otherwise inform the public of the measures that people can take to protect themselves and their property in situations of civil disorder.
green closed folder category icon Cold Weather Advisories (0)
Bulletins to warn the public that unusually cold weather has been forecast and provide safety instructions for vulnerable individuals including the suggestion that they remain in their homes or find appropriate shelter.
green closed folder category icon Curfew Information (0)
Orders requiring residents to close their businesses and other places of assembly and withdraw from the streets by a particular hour has been issued by local authorities during a declared emergency.
green closed folder category icon Earthquake Advisories (9)
Programs that issue bulletins when conditions are such that an earthquake is thought possible in a particular area during a particular time frame.
green closed folder category icon Evacuation Information (0)
Orders or advisories issued by local authorities to evacuate an area in preparation for a major fire, flood, hurricane, tornado, tsunami or other impending event which has the potential to cause loss of life, personal injury, and property destruction.
green closed folder category icon Extreme Heat Advisories (0)
Bulletins to warn the public that unusually hot weather has been forecast and provide safety instructions for vulnerable individuals.
green closed folder category icon Fire Advisories (1)
Bulletins that inform the public regarding the current location, severity of conditions and probable path of a brush fire, grass fire, woodland fire or large urban fire that may be a threat to those in the vicinity.
green closed folder category icon Fire Conditions Bulletins (0)
Bulletins to warn the public that conditions are such that the potential for a wildfire along the urban interface is higher than usual.
green closed folder category icon Flood Advisories (3)
Flood watches which alert the public to the possibility of weather conditions conducive to flooding and/or flood warnings which inform the public that flooding is imminent or in progress.
green closed folder category icon Hazardous Materials Emergency Advisories (0)
Bulletins that inform the public of incidents involving the release of chemical substances which pose a threat to the environment or public health.
green closed folder category icon High Tide Advisories (0)
Bulletins which warn coastal residents when dangerously high tides, storm surges or storm tides are expected.
green closed folder category icon High Wind Advisories (1)
Bulletins which warn the public that wind conditions are such that they may be hazardous to high profile vehicles such as campers.
green closed folder category icon Hurricane Advisories (4)
Hurricane watches which alert the public to the possibility of hurricane conditions developing within 24 to 36-hours and/or hurricane warnings which warn the public that a hurricane is expected to make landfall within the next 24 hours.
green closed folder category icon Landslide Mudslide Advisories (0)
Programs that issue bulletins to warn the public that conditions are such in particular area that a landslide or mudslide is thought likely
green closed folder category icon Radiological Emergency Warnings (0)
Programs that activate warning systems and/or bulletins to warn the public of a radiological accident in a hospital, university, research laboratory or other facility where nuclear materials are being used.
green closed folder category icon Road Closures Bulletins (0)
Bulletins to inform the public of dangerous road conditions or road and bridge closures that are due to wind, rain, snow, landslides, earthquakes, etc.
green closed folder category icon Small Craft Advisories (2)
Programs that issue bulletins to warn the public of impending storm conditions and which advise the boating public to secure their boats in preparation for the event.
green closed folder category icon Stockman Crop Advisories (0)
Programs that issue bulletins to warn the public that livestock and/or crops may require special protection because of hot, cold, wet or windy weather.
green closed folder category icon Thunderstorm Advisories (1)
Programs that issue severe thunderstorm watches when weather conditions are such that a severe thunderstorm (damaging winds fifty eight miles per hour or more, or hail three-fourths of an inch in diameter or greater) is likely to develop.
green closed folder category icon Tornado Advisories (1)
Tornado watches which alert the public to the possibility of a tornado developing and/or tornado warnings which inform the public that a tornado has been spotted in the area or indicated by radar.
green closed folder category icon Tsunami Advisories (3)
Programs that activate warning systems and/or bulletins to warn the public of ocean-based earthquakes, volcanic eruptions or other events which are likely to produce tsunamis.
green closed folder category icon Volcanic Advisories (1)
Programs that activate warning systems (sirens or other mechanisms) and/or issue bulletins to warn the public that volcanic activity may be imminent.
green closed folder category icon Weather Advisories (7)
Bulletins to warn the public of impending weather-related problems such as flash floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, snow storms, high winds or high tides.
green closed folder category icon Winter Storm Advisories (1)
Programs that issue bulletins to warn the public of impending blizzards, heavy snows, ice storms, freezing rain, sleet or other winter storms.
Links:
    blue right-pointing arrow Disaster Warning Network - The Disaster Warning Network is a wireless communication system that provides advanced warnings of natural disasters such as tornadoes, earthquakes, lightning storms, tsunami, and local flooding. The Disaster Warning Network provides early warning information to system users allowing maximum time for effective human or automated responses to minimize damage to lives and property. (Added: 12-Jun-1999 Hits: 663)  [Spider URL]"


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