Weather Preparedness

NOAA Weather Radio Information - NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts National Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day.

Heat Emergencies - In a normal year, approximately 175 Americans die from extreme heat. Young children, elderly people, and those who are sick or overweight are more likely to become victims.

FEMA Extreme Heat Information
Weather Channel Extreme Heat Information
Drought Resources
Heat Guide (3215kb)
Are You Ready for a Heat Wave? (165kb)
Heat Wave, A Major Summer Killer (268kb)
Water Conservation Fact Sheet (31kb)

Thunderstorms & Ligntning - On average, the United States gets 100,00 thunderstorms each year. A severe thunderstorm is defined as having wind of at least 58 mph and/or hail 3/4 of an inch in diameter or larger. Severe thunderstorm wind can gust to more than 100 mph, overturning trailers, unroofing homes, and toppling trees and power lines. Lightning is a major threat during a thunderstorm. In the United States each year around 100 Americans are hit and killed by lightning, while another 500 are injured. In a typical year, lightning will strike the U.S. over 21 million times and will claim more victims than tornadoes or hurricanes.

Tornadoes - Tornadoes produce the most violent winds on earth. Tornado winds can approach speeds as high as 300 miles per hour, travel distances over 100 miles and reach heights over 60,000 feet above ground.

Winter Storms - Winter storms may be accompanied by strong winds, blizzard-like conditions, and extreme cold. Accumulations of ice and snow can paralize a community.

Serving Ada County, Ada County Highway District, Boise, Eagle, Garden City, Kuna, Meridian, & Star.