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National
Weather Service
The NWS is the primary source of weather data, forecasts,
and warnings for the United States. Television weathercasters
and private meteorology companies prepare their forecasts
using this information. The official voice in the United States
for issuing warnings during life-threatening weather situations. |
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National Oceanic
& Atmospheric Administration
An agency in the Department of Commerce that maps the oceans
and conserves their living resources; predicts changes to the
earth's environment; provides weather reports and forecasts
floods and hurricanes and other natural disasters related to
weather. |
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FEMA
The federal agency responsible for the emergency evaluation
and response to natural disasters caused by earthquakes, hurricanes,
floods, tornadoes, snowstorms, hail, forest fires, drought and
weather-related phenomenon. |
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American Red Cross
American organization that cares for the sick and wounded in
war, and that relieves suffering caused by floods, fire, disease,
and other natural calamities, it also serves as a liaison between
members of the Armed Forces and their families, and assists
in furnishing relief to Prisoners of War. |
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FEMA for kids
Information that kids can understand and how you can explain
Disasters to them. |
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Ready kids
Get your kids involved in getting ready for any Disasters. |
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