 Obviously the first step in being prepared beforehand is to have a good emergency plan. PSOR can help you develop and/or enhance your plan so that it will effectively accomplish its ultimate purpose - i.e., provide guidance to your response organization. The successful response organization will do more than just keep up with the weather forecasts. The weather data must be analyzed and converted into something that will trigger specific activities in accordance with the emergency plan. The following components of the pre-event phase are crucial in being prepared for the worst. PSOR can assist in "fleshing out" these components as they apply to your organization.
  
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Early Detection - Weather Tracking - Alert Processes:
Rule #1 - Don't get caught by surprise! Know how and when to use weather services and alert processes. |
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Impact/Damage Prediction:
Convert weather forecasts into damage and resource projections. |
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Establishing Storm Response Planning Criteria:
Pre-event planning has to be more than an academic exercise! Expect a specific event to occur and adjust as necessary. |
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Resource Planning/Recruitment:
Putting plans into action - requires advance networking and well-drilled processes. |
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