Practical Defense - Episode 34

NOAA Radio Alerts - The NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards is an all-hazards radio network, making it the most comprehensive weather and emergency information available to the public. There are many receiver options, ranging from handheld portable units which just pick up Weather Radio broadcasts, to desktop and console models which receive Weather Radio as well as other broadcasts.

"Public Alert" certified radio receivers will automatically wake up and turn on your radio so that you can hear the broadcast. Get critical weather and hazard alerts even when you are sleeping!

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Links:

Kristen's Guide
http://www.kristensguide.com/

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
From daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings and climate monitoring to fisheries management, coastal restoration and supporting marine commerce, NOAA's products and services support economic vitality and affect more than one-third of America's gross domestic product.
http://www.noaa.gov/

NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) All Hazards
NWR is provided as a public service by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Department of Commerce. NWR includes 1000 transmitters, covering all 50 states, adjacent coastal waters, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Pacific Territories. NWR requires a special radio receiver or scanner capable of picking up the signal. Broadcasts are found in the VHF public service band at these seven frequencies (MHz):
162.400
162.425
162.450
162.475
162.500
162.525
162.550
http://www.weather.gov/nwr/

NOAA XML Feeds and Web Displays of Watches, Warnings, and Advisories
This page provides access to NWS watches, warnings, advisories, and other similar products several different formats. Select a state or product name to view a list of active alerts in your web browser. These files are updated about every two minutes.
http://www.weather.gov/alerts/