35th Anniversary and Observer Appreciation Day

NWS Jackson

35th Anniversary & Observer Appreciation Day

October 22, 2016

To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the weather forecast office in Jackson, KY, NWS Jackson held an open house to celebrate with their partners and the public served throughout eastern Kentucky. Additionally, Cooperative and CoCoRaHS observers who report daily to the office were honored and presented with certificates of appreciation. Despite the cool fall day, 80 observers and citizens came out to meet office staff as well as partners who work closely with NWS Jackson in order to disseminate accurate and timely weather information to the public and make daily decisions based on the weather. CLEP cadets presented the colors while office staff served lunch to all in attendance. Partners on hand included:

London-Corbin Airport

East Kentucky Science Center

National Forest Service (Daniel Boone)

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

Breathitt County Cooperative Extension

University of Kentucky Robinson Center

Cadet Leadership and Education Program (CLEP)

American Red Cross

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers