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PG&E Prepared to Respond to Significant Storm System Expected to Impact Northern and Central California this Weekend

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Venerdì, Dicembre 9, 2022
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Meteorologists are forecasting a significant weather system this weekend in Northern and Central California that could bring rain, gusty winds, heavy snow and the possibility of thunderstorms.

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  • Meteorologists are forecasting a significant weather system this weekend in Northern and Central California that could bring rain, gusty winds, heavy snow and the possibility of thunderstorms.
  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is preparing to respond to potential power outages and urges customers to be prepared as well.
  • This weather system is expected to produce rain, heavy at times, strong gusty winds, and heavy mountain snow across the Sierra.
  • PG&E vegetation management crews work year-round to keep trees away from powerlines, including before a storm.

Wet and Windy Weather to Impact Northern and Central California This Week

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Mercoledì, Novembre 30, 2022
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PG&E meteorologists, along with experts from the National Weather Service, forecast that a significant weather system will move into the region Wednesday night and into Thursday bringing a chance of rain and mountain snow to much of Northern and Central California.

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  • PG&E meteorologists, along with experts from the National Weather Service, forecast that a significant weather system will move into the region Wednesday night and into Thursday bringing a chance of rain and mountain snow to much of Northern and Central California.
  • Another weather system may move into the state over the weekend with more unsettled weather.
  • As with any wintry weather event, there is the potential of power outages due to rain, gusty winds and mountain snow.
  • Wet and windy conditions could cause trees, limbs and other debris to fall into powerlines, damage equipment and interrupt electric service.

Phillips Exeter Academy Campus Lockdown Drill Using ATI Systems’ Mass Notification Solution

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Mercoledì, Novembre 23, 2022
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The Campus Lockdown Drill took several minutes to perform, and the ATI Systems speaker solution performed flawlessly.

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  • The Campus Lockdown Drill took several minutes to perform, and the ATI Systems speaker solution performed flawlessly.
  • The Campus Lockdown Drill was presided over by Phillips Exeter Academy Director of Campus Safety Services and Risk Management Paul Gravel and by Safety Operations Manager Andrew Pixley.
  • Phillips Exeter Academy and ATI Systems look forward to continuing their longstanding partnership.
  • ATI Systems Mass Notification Systems easily integrate with other warning systems, such as IPAWS and National Weather Service as well as with digital alert systems to provide more complete alerting solutions.

National Disaster Resilience Conference to Open in One Week

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Martedì, Novembre 1, 2022
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. , Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 National Disaster Resilience Conference (NDRC22) opens in one week on Tuesday, November 8, in Clearwater Beach and will bring together the leading voices in the disaster resilience movement to chart the future of resilient building, codes, policies, products, and recovery.

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  • Three-day event features national and local meteorologists, federal and nonprofit leaders, nationally-recognized engineering researchers, practitioners, scientists, and trade professionals.
  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 National Disaster Resilience Conference (NDRC22) opens in one week on Tuesday, November 8, in Clearwater Beach and will bring together the leading voices in the disaster resilience movement to chart the future of resilient building, codes, policies, products, and recovery.
  • Next week, we will explore the science, policies, and tools that save lives and protect homes in disaster events.
  • "Next week, we will convene the best minds in the disaster resilience movement to explore the science, policies, and tools that save lives and protect homes in disaster events," said Leslie Chapman-Henderson, President and CEO of the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH).

National Disaster Resilience Conference to Open November 8

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Martedì, Ottobre 18, 2022
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 National Disaster Resilience Conference (NDRC22) opens on Tuesday, November 8, in Clearwater Beach and will bring together the leading voices in the disaster resilience movement to chart the future of resilient building, codes, policies, products, and recovery.

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  • Three-day event features the National Weather Service Director, television weather celebrities, federal and nonprofit leaders, engineers, practitioners, scientists, and trade professionals.
  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The 2022 National Disaster Resilience Conference (NDRC22) opens on Tuesday, November 8, in Clearwater Beach and will bring together the leading voices in the disaster resilience movement to chart the future of resilient building, codes, policies, products, and recovery.
  • Next month, we will convene the best minds in the disaster resilience movement.
  • At NDRC22, we have the opportunity to explore and improve resilient building practices before the next disaster comes."

Duke Energy ready for Ian's impacts; widespread, multiday outages expected across both states

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Venerdì, Settembre 30, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With Hurricane Ian's imminent landfall expected along South Carolina's coast, Duke Energy is prepared and urges customers to ready themselves, as well.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With Hurricane Ian's imminent landfall expected along South Carolina's coast, Duke Energy is prepared and urges customers to ready themselves, as well.
  • Duke Energy has nearly 10,000 crew members ready to respond; more than 6,100 of those are line technicians.
  • When outages occur, Duke Energy is committed to restoring power as safely and quickly as possible, while keeping customers informed throughout the process.
  • Once the storm passes and conditions are safe, Duke Energy will begin assessing damage and restoring outages.

AccuWeather Celebrates 60 Years of Superior Forecast Accuracy

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Mercoledì, Settembre 28, 2022
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STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since its founding in 1962, AccuWeather, the most accurate and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings, has revolutionized the field of meteorology.  Now celebrating 60 years, AccuWeather's extraordinary record of forecast accuracy has been responsible for saving tens of thousands of lives in the United States and around the world. 

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  • Now celebrating 60 years, AccuWeather's extraordinary record of forecast accuracy has been responsible for saving tens of thousands of lives in the United States and around the world.
  • Today, when we forecast a snowstorm or a hurricane, people act on it and do what is necessary to get ready."
  • Study after study of forecast accuracy has confirmed the statistical superiority of AccuWeather forecasts over all other sources.
  • AccuWeather MinuteCast, the patented AccuWeather RealFeel Temperature and the AccuWeather RealImpact Scale for Hurricanes are simply a few tools the company has introduced for greater safety, convenience and comfort.

Esri Partners with Federal Government and State of California to Tackle Climate Change, Improve Resilience

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Lunedì, Settembre 19, 2022
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Esri, the global leader in GIS and location intelligence, has partnered with agencies in the federal government and the state of California to build comprehensive and interactive climate data portals and targeted applications to better respond to climate hazards and conservation opportunities.

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  • Esri, the global leader in GIS and location intelligence, has partnered with agencies in the federal government and the state of California to build comprehensive and interactive climate data portals and targeted applications to better respond to climate hazards and conservation opportunities.
  • Responding to climate change effectively requires a whole of government approach, said David J Hayes, special assistant to the President for climate policy at the White House.
  • In July, Esri partnered with NOAA and the Biden Administration through the interagency National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) to launch Heat.gov .
  • Esri has regional offices, international distributors, and partners providing local support in over 100 countries on six continents.

Important Tips to Prepare Before and During a Hurricane from USAGov

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Giovedì, Settembre 8, 2022
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Having an annual hurricane checklist is key to ensuring your family's safety during this time of year to prepare yourself, your family, and your assets.

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  • Having an annual hurricane checklist is key to ensuring your family's safety during this time of year to prepare yourself, your family, and your assets.
  • This includes knowing an evacuation route if your family needs to leave your home and find a place to shelter.
  • Also, make sure that your plan encompasses what to do in the event that the family isn't all together.
  • Other helpful accounts for updates include FEMA , the National Weather Service , and the National Hurricane Center .

Climavision's New High Resolution Radar Network Goes Live in High Point, North Carolina Region

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Mercoledì, Settembre 7, 2022
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HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Climavision, a climate tech data pioneer, today announced that it installed a new weather radar system in High Point, NC, the latest deployment in its high resolution network.

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  • HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Climavision, a climate tech data pioneer, today announced that it installed a new weather radar system in High Point, NC, the latest deployment in its high resolution network.
  • The proprietary weather surveillance system helps fill a dangerous low-level radar coverage gap in North Carolina's Piedmont-Triad region.
  • This region, like the rest of the US, relies on the National Weather Service NEXRAD weather radar network.
  • Climavision's systems fill these critical observation gaps with the first-ever comprehensive, supplemental weather radar network, providing access to real-time, streaming radar and enhanced models for improved forecasting.