[sbe-eas] Polygons again (was Re: Complaints about alerts)

Rob Dale rdale at skywatch.org
Wed Jul 14 11:59:03 EDT 2010



> Of course, this all depends on having well-trained, well-equipped

emergency

> managers and first responders who can quickly assess a dangerous

situation

> and decide what areas need to be included in the alerting polygon and

who

> then get that information to the public via all the warning systems


Polygons are automatically included in weather alerts from the NWS... If
EAS can start using those, there can be a discussion. But until that
happens - I don't think EMs will consider it a tool for their box.

- Rob


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