Local considerations for implementing an effective warning program are explored more fully in Chapter 5; however, in the context of NWEM types, an additional topic is appropriate for introduction at this point.
As mentioned in Chapter 1, the HazCollect server cannot validate authorization by specific NWEM type at this time. This raises two questions for consideration that can only be decided at the state or local level:
Although your jurisdiction may be authorized for warning in general, do statutes, plans or agreements assign responsibility to another competent agency for a specific NWEM type?
- If your jurisdiction is small, one or two individuals may be responsible for all warning activities. However, if your jurisdiction is large, should specific agencies or individuals be identified for at least approving specific NWEM types in their area of expertise, prior to issue?
Job Aid #1, NWEM Worksheet
Job Aid #1 can be accessed from the "Try It" button below.
Job Aid #1 can be accessed from the "Try It" button below.
- This is a worksheet to help you start planning your HazCollect implementation by identifying the NWEMs relevant to your geographic area, verifying EAS availability, and answering the two questions posed above. All the available NWEMs are listed in a left hand column. Additional fill in columns are provided to:
- select the NWEMs you are likely to use based on an evaluation of the hazards in your jurisdiction;
- verify whether the desired EAS event codes are implemented by broadcasters in your EAS region;
- review the scope of your authority in relation to specific NWEM types; and
- identify the most appropriate agency, department or individual authorized to approve warnings.
Further instructions are provided with the Job Aid. We hope this is useful to you, and your results will be applied later in this course.
 Job Aid
Job Aid, NWEM Worksheet |