Deep tropical moisture surging into the Southwest U.S. will lead to widespread showers and thunderstorms capable of producing flash flooding the next several days. A strong coastal low will develop late Friday and is expected to bring flooding, high surf, dangerous rip currents, gusty winds and heavy rain to much of the U.S. East Coast through early next week. Read More >
Contact Information:
International Tsunami Information Center- Caribbean Office (ITIC-CAR)
259 Alfonso Valdés
Building D UPRM
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico 00680
E-mail: itic.tsunami@noaa.gov
Tel: +1 787 832 4040 (ext. 5787) or +1 787 833 8433
Fax: + 1 787 265 1684
ITIC-CAR consists of the ITIC Deputy Director who serves as the Manager of the office, project contractors, and student interns.
Student opportunities at the NWS International Tsunami Information Center, Caribbean Office (ITIC-CAR) are vital in enhancing the educational program for those who wish to get hands-on experience in becoming a tsunami scientist, IT officer, or ET/HMT technician.
The NWS ITIC-CAR offers multiple programs and opportunities for students to expand and reach their educational goals. As the job market becomes more competitive, skills obtained through hands-on experience and research will be vital for the future.
Since 2010, the ITIC-CAR has hosted nearly 40 students.
The ITIC-CAR is supported additionally by project contractors. These subject matter experts have focused on CARIBE WAVE, Tsunami Ready implementation and preparedness of blind and visually impaired.
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