Weather Heroes
Weather Heroes explores the world of planning for and responding to disasters. We visit with key weather players from a wide range of backgrounds and industries and look at how they do their jobs before and after extreme weather strikes.
The cost of weather disasters can have a significant impact on the economy, environment, and people’s lives. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in 2023 there were 28 weather disasters that caused at least $92.9 billion dollars in damage. This record setting number exceeded the previous record of 22 in 2020. Since 1980, the U.S. has sustained 376 major events to exceed over two and a half trillion dollars! Of course, there are many disasters that are not “major” yet have serious impacts on peoples lives and property. Every weather event has it's own story, impacting people and their communities. We talk with the people that help rebuild those lives...the Weather Heroes.
Weather Heroes
The National Hurricane Center - Deputy Director Jamie Rhome!
Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jamie Rhome. He’s the Deputy Director of the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami. Jamie plays a crucial role in developing long-term strategies as well as coordinating the organization’s planning and day-to-day operations.
The NHC, a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is essential in keeping us safe during hurricane season, June through November. It’s responsible for tracking and predicting tropical weather systems in the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific Oceans. From issuing advisories and warnings to providing critical information for emergency planning, it’s at the forefront of hurricane preparedness and response.
Jamie and the entire NHC team work tirelessly to ensure we have the information we need to stay safe when a storm is on the horizon. So, if you’re a weather enthusiast, a disaster preparedness professional, or simply someone interested in learning more about hurricane safety, this episode is for you. Give it a listen!
Information Links!
· Jamie Rhome biography January 2024 (noaa.gov)
· National Hurricane Center (noaa.gov)
· NHC Storm Surge Risk Maps (arcgis.com)
· 4-28-22-Find-Your-Evacuation-Zone-Final.pdf (hurricanestrong.org)
· Hurricane Preparedness (weather.gov)
· Develop an Evacuation Plan (Hurricane Preparedness) (weather.gov)