The effectiveness of NOAA Weather Radio as an all-hazards alert method in Eastern Loudoun County, Virginia

Michael A. Manning

doi:10.5055/jem.2007.0007

Authors

Michael A. Manning

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.2007.0007

Keywords:

NOAA Weather Radio (NWR), allhazards alert, Emergency Alert System (EAS), Loudoun County, communication, public information

Abstract

This article examines the results of a study to determine the effectiveness of NOAA Weather Radio as a method of all-hazards public alert in Eastern Loudoun County, Virginia, and identifies the primary obstacles to be overcome to improve system effectiveness.

Author Biography

Michael A. Manning

International Association of Fire Fighters, Washington, District of Coloumbia.

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