St. Johns County Hosts Skywarn Spotter Training
St. Johns County Emergency Management is hosting Skywarn Spotter Training from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on October 27 at the St. Johns County Emergency Operations Center, 100 EOC Dr. The Skywarn Spotter Program is a nationwide network of volunteers trained by the National Weather Service to report significant weather. County residents are invited to this free training course, which teaches the basics of being a Spotter and safety considerations during significant weather events. For more information or to register, please email [email protected] or call 904.824.5550
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SKYWARN Spotter Training
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 6pm – 8pm
Presented by National Weather Service Jacksonville Hosted by St. Johns County Emergency Management
What is a Storm Spotter? The Skywarn™ spotter program is a nationwide network of volunteers trained by the National Weather Service (NWS) to report significant weather. Anyone is welcome to participate.
Why Skywarn™? The NWS's mission is to protect lives and property. When weather conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms or tornadoes are expected to develop, a severe thunderstorm or tornado WATCH is issued. A Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado WARNING is issued when severe weather has been reported by a Skywarn™ spotter or indicated by Doppler radar. Skywarn™ volunteers become the NWS's eyes and ears, helping to provide better weather watch and warning services.
Course Description This course covers the basics of being a Skywarn™ Spotter. The goal of the course is to provide training for all spotters through multiple modules covering the procedures for spotting (including communication and spotter report criteria) and safety considerations for all hazards.
Where St. Johns County Emergency Operations Center 100 EOC Dr. St. Augustine, FL 32092 904-824-5550
Registration If you would like to register for the course please email [email protected] or by calling 904- 824-5550. All participants must be registered to attend.
This course is offered free of charge
If you have any questions please contact St. Johns County Emergency Management
Office: 904-824-5550