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NWS Freq

Posted on July 6, 2014 by rusnivek

NWS-Cleveland and Ohio

NWS NOAA Weather Radio (NE Ohio)

Transmitter Details

Call Sign	Power	Frequency	Status
KHB59	750 W	162.550 MHz	NORMAL

County Coverage for KHB59

State	County	SAME	Remarks
OH	Ashtabula	039007
OH	Cuyahoga	039035
OH	Erie	039043
OH	Geauga	039055
OH	Huron	039077
OH	Lake	039085
OH	Lorain	039093	NE
OH	Medina	039103	CENTRAL/E
OH	Portage	039133
OH	Summit	039153

NWS NOAA Weather Radio (Statewide)

Site Name	Transmitter Name	Call Sign	Frequency	Power	WFO
Akron	Akron	KDO94	162.400	1000	Cleveland, OH
Cleveland	Chesterland	KHB59	162.550	750	Cleveland, OH
Sandusky	Bellevue	KHB97	162.400	1000	Cleveland, OH
Columbus	Columbus	KIG86	162.550	1000	Wilmington, OH
Chillicothe	Ross County	KJY68	162.500	300	Wilmington, OH
Athens	Elliottville	KZZ46	162.425	1000	Charleston, WV
Carey	Carey	KZZ47	162.525	300	Cleveland, OH
Grafton	Lorain County	WNG698	162.500	300	Cleveland, OH
Marietta	Washington County	WNG734	162.400	300	Charleston, WV
New Philadelphia	Tuscarawas County	WNG735	162.425	300	Coraopolis, PA
Bridgeport	Bridgeport	WWF35	162.525	1000	Coraopolis, PA
Youngstown	Youngstown	WWG56	162.500	300	Cleveland, OH
Mansfield	Butler	WWG57	162.450	300	Cleveland, OH
Dayton	Miamisburg	WXJ46	162.475	1000	Wilmington, OH
High Hill	High Hill	WXJ47	162.475	1000	Coraopolis, PA
Lima	Cridersville	WXJ93	162.400	1000	Wilmington, OH
Toledo	Holland	WXL51	162.500	300	Cleveland, OH
Otway	Moon Ridge	WXM69	162.525	1000	Wilmington, OH

Number of Stations in Ohio = 18

Nationwide stations broadcast frequencies

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/nwrbro.htm

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Free tips: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors #NWS #Lightning #safety

Posted on June 23, 2014 by rusnivek

This week is National Lightning Safety Week.

It is everyone’s responsibility to be safe especially during thunder and lightning

Here’s a few free tips you can use to prepare for severe weather like lightning:

At any hint of thunder and/or lightning, move quickly to a safe shelter area. Remember the phrase: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!
Immediately postpone all outdoor activities for everyone…including adults!
Secure outdoor objects that could blow away or cause damage.
Break out your emergency preparedness kit and see if all flashlights are working. If not, get them in working order.
Charge all of your mobile devices including your cell phone now before the power goes out.

To get up to the minute updates during the Thunderstorm:

Use your battery operated NOAA Weather Radio for updates from the National Weather Service.

And after the storm passes, take these precautions as you survey the damage around your house:

Do NOT touch downed power lines. Assume all lines are charged and dangerous. Call your emergency services to handle safe removal of lines.
Power out? Check the power company’s website from your mobile smart phone to see who else doesn’t have power here.

Feel free to share these tips with your neighbors throughout the year.

@rusnivek

Snow in the streets? Be careful or else this could happen to your kids #OHWX

Posted on March 4, 2014 by rusnivek

It’s 2014 National Severe Weather Awareness Week from March 2nd through March 8th.

Do you have snow shovels and snow removal equipment in your emergency preparedness kit?

Do you have adequate clothing and blankets to keep warm?

How are the batteries in your NOAA Weather Radio so you can get immediate updates from the National Weather Service (NWS)?

During severe weather, minimize your travel. If travel is necessary, always keep a disaster supplies kit in your vehicle.

Bring pets/companion animals inside during winter weather. Move other animals or livestock to sheltered areas with non-frozen drinking water.

Snow day? Do not let kids play for long periods of time. Most everyone should stay away from the roads during severe weather. A great demonstration of why you should stay indoors by Fox29’s Steve Keeley.

Thanks Steve….In other news…

@rusnivek

Time to check your NOAA weather radio

Posted on January 24, 2014 by rusnivek

Bad weather? Cold Weather? Want to know the weather?

Good time to check the latest #OHWX via your NOAA Weather Radio now

And if you happen to be in the Cleveland area = 162.550mHz SAME#039035

The National Weather Service (NWS) provides local weather broadcasts via NOAA Weather Radio from more than 700 transmitters nationwide. NOAA Weather Radios provide continuous broadcasts of the latest weather information from local NWS offices. Weather messages are repeated every 4 to 7 minutes, or more frequently in rapidly changing local weather, or if a nearby hazardous environmental condition exists. This service operates 24 hours a day.

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Free safety tips for today’s severe weather inbound #OHWX

Posted on November 17, 2013 by rusnivek

Got some bad weather heading to North East Ohio today.

Here’s a few free tips you can use to prepare for today severe weather:

Remove dead or rotting trees and branches that could fall and cause injury or damage during a severe thunderstorm.
Consider postponing outdoor activities.
Secure outdoor objects that could blow away or cause damage.
Break out your emergency preparedness kit and see if all flashlights are working. If not, get them in working order.
Charge all of your mobile devices including your cell phone now before the power goes out.

To get up to the minute updates during the Thunderstorm:

Use your battery operated NOAA Weather Radio for updates from the National Weather Service.
Cordless and wireless phones not connected to wall outlets are safe to use.

And after the storm passes, take these precautions as you survey the damage around your house:

Do NOT touch downed power lines. Assume all lines are charged and dangerous. Call your emergency services to handle safe removal of lines.
Wear log sleeved shirts and long pants with gloves and boots. Debris from storms are usually sharp and dangerous.
Power out? Check the power company’s website to see who else doesn’t have power here.
Never drive through a flooded roadway. Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown! #TADD

Feel free to share these tips with your neighbors too.

@rusnivek

My notes from the webinar today #PrepPartners

Posted on October 23, 2013 by rusnivek

I had an hour this afternoon to listen/participate in a Webinar.

What did I learn?

Physical equipment/barriers are great attention-getters for attendees.
Teach your participants to use simple objects to enact the most change (use during evacuation).
“See Something, Say Something” or “See Something, Do Something”.
Once temperatures reach certain thresholds, offer free cup water to anyone at any concession stand.
Buy-in from various All-Hazard agencies is key to working together. Even more important, having them attend your in-person briefings.
During a disaster: Safety agencies meeting for the first time = not so good.
During a disaster: Radio/phone to Radio/phone = OK.
During a disaster: Working together Face-to-face in the EOC = priceless.
Despite funny looking, Water Monsters (ie cooling stations) are VERY important.
At least 4 redundant radio communications needed for large scale pre-planned events. Amateur Radio is 5th line backup for regional comms.
No tailgaiting drinking at OSU games…I guess that’s why Browns fans don’t often attend OSU games early.
The timing of exercises is key and public perception and should always be considered.