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NOAA/National Weather Service
Baltimore/Washington Forecast Office
Emergency Management/Broadcast Media Conference
Fairfax County Public Safety and Transportation Operations Center; Fairfax, VA
October 16-17, 2014
"Working Together to Prepare for Weather Extremes"
#NWSBaltWashEMMediaConf2014
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This conference will provide you and your staff with an opportunity to learn more about all aspects of hazardous weather in our region, and participate in vital discussions with all the players in the public weather warning process - those who warn, those who disseminate the warnings to the public, and those who plan for & respond to warnings.
Please arrive at least 15-30 minutes early on the first day of the conference to allow time for a security check-in.
To Register:
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There is no registration fee, but $5-10 cash will be collected from participants at the conference to defray snack/beverage/coffee costs.
Click to Register (via Google Forms)
Dates:
October 16-17, 2014
Agenda:
Click here for 3rd Biennial NWS/EM/Media Conference Agenda
Highlights:
- Educational presentations on all forms of hazardous weather
- Worse Case Weather Scenarios and Discussion
- 3 Perspectives Panel Discussion- Severe Weather Day: NWS, EM, & Media
- Breakout Session for media-centric and EM-centric discussions
Location and Directions (free parking):
Fairfax County Public Safety and Transportation Operations Center
4890 Alliance Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
Nearby Hotels and Restaurants:
Google Map showing conference location and nearby hotels & restaurants
Questions?
Contact christopher.strong@noaa.gov