Monthly Archives: September 2010
Criteria For a Tornado Warning
The National Weather Service (NWS) is the official U.S. government agency charged with issuing severe weather watches, warnings, and advisories and is the source used by iAlert.com. When the NWS issues a “Tornado Warning” their decision is based on based on the following … Read More…
September 2010 National Preparedness Month | Emergency Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) and is the right time for you to take simple steps to prepare for an emergency in the home, at work, or in the community. Do you have a Emergency Plan? Here are some considerations when preparing … Read More…
What is the Fujita tornado damage scale or fujita scale?
The Fujita Tornado Damage Scale (F-Scale) was developed by University of Chicago Professor Dr. T. Theodore Fujita in 1971 to estimate tornado strength based on damage of homes hit by tornados. On February 1, 2007 the National Weather Service updated the F-Scale to … Read More…
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