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Common Alerting Protocol in the US National Weather Service
Common Alerting Protocol in the US National Weather Service
WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATIONWMO INFORMATION SYSTEM (WIS)
Common Alerting Protocol (CAP)Implementation Workshop
Geneva Switzerland 6-7 April 2011
WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATIONWMO INFORMATION SYSTEM (WIS)
Common Alerting Protocol (CAP)Implementation Workshop
Geneva Switzerland 6-7 April 2011
Herb White
NOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland
USA
Herb White
NOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland
USA
Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline
bull Vision
bull Alerting authorities
bull Progress to date
bull Roadmap
bull Future
bull Questions and Discussion
bull Vision
bull Alerting authorities
bull Progress to date
bull Roadmap
bull Future
bull Questions and Discussion
3
The nationrsquos alert and warning system continues to evolve from over forty years ago
The Emergency Broadcasting System (EBS) was initiated to allow the President to address the nation through audible alerts It did not allow for targeted messaging
The Primary Entry Point Advisory Committee (PEPAC) was established to manage the Primary Entry Point (PEP) program for FEMA
The Emergency Alert System (EAS) was initiated to replace EBS The Federal Communications Commission began to enforce EAS Compliance in 1997
FEMA established the IPAWS program to achieve the end state of Executive Order 13407 which the President signed in June 2006
ldquoIPAWS ishellipto have an effective reliable integrated flexible and comprehensive system to alert and warn the American people in situations of war terrorist attack natural disaster or other hazards to public safety and well beingrdquo ndash
Executive Order 13407
ldquoIPAWS ishellipto have an effective reliable integrated flexible and comprehensive system to alert and warn the American people in situations of war terrorist attack natural disaster or other hazards to public safety and well beingrdquo ndash
Executive Order 13407
A Bit of History
Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS)
IPAWS Vision IPAWS Vision Timely Alert And Warning To American Citizens In
The Preservation of Life And Property
Television
Radio
Cell Phone
Computer
Home Phone
Public Signage
Alerting Authorities
Federal State territorial tribal and local
IPAWS Alert Aggregators
(CMAS)
Common Alerting
Protocol (CAP)
4
Alert Disseminators (public alerting systems)
American People
IPAWS Architecture
Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
IPAWS Architecture
Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
cell phones pagers
Web Browsers widgets applications
Emergency Alert System
Commercial Mobile Alert System
Internet Services
NOAA
Alert Aggregator Gateway
the Message Router(Open Platform for
Emergency Networks)HazCollect
Federal
State
Territorial
Tribal
Local
State Local Unique Alerting Systems Siren
Digital Signage
ETN
FM RBDS
NWS
CA
P m
ess
ages
CA
P m
essages
Cellular and Commercial
Mobile Networks
AM FM Satellite RadioDigital Analog Cable and Satellite TV
IPAWS compliant CAP Alert
Origination Tools
IPAWS OPEN
Emergency
Future Technologies
Alerting Authorities
Includes NOAA
IPAWS compliant CAP Alert
Origination Tools
5
Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)Available to Public in April 2012
Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)Available to Public in April 2012
bull Serves the general public and is Opt-out (not opt-in)
bull Requires CMAS compatible phone but all major carriers have volunteered to participate
bull Provides information relevant to the userrsquos current location
bull Users only receive alerts for ldquoimminent threatsrdquo
bull First version limits message length to 90 characters and does not allow embedded links
bull Point to multipoint radio broadcast from cell
tower (not point to point SMS text message)
bull Serves the general public and is Opt-out (not opt-in)
bull Requires CMAS compatible phone but all major carriers have volunteered to participate
bull Provides information relevant to the userrsquos current location
bull Users only receive alerts for ldquoimminent threatsrdquo
bull First version limits message length to 90 characters and does not allow embedded links
bull Point to multipoint radio broadcast from cell
tower (not point to point SMS text message)
6
US NOAA National Weather ServiceAuthorities
US NOAA National Weather ServiceAuthorities
bull The National Weather Service Organic Act of 1890 currently codified as amended in section 313 of title 15 of the federal statutory code (called the United States Code) authorizes the National Weather Service to issue and distribute warnings of environmental hazards The authority is summarized as
The NWS provides weather hydrologic and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States its territories adjacent waters and ocean areas for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy NWS data and products form a national information database and infrastructure which can be used by other governmental agencies the private sector the public and the global community
bull The National Weather Service all-hazards support authority emanates primarily from the National Response Framework as authorized by The Homeland Security Act of 2002 codified predominantly as amended in sections 101 to 557 of title 6 of the United States Code and The Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act codified as amended sections 5121 to 5206 of title 42 of the United States Code
The NWS supports the Emergency Alert System and provides in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency public dissemination of critical pre-event and post-event information of all hazards including natural disasters and terrorist events
bull The National Weather Service Organic Act of 1890 currently codified as amended in section 313 of title 15 of the federal statutory code (called the United States Code) authorizes the National Weather Service to issue and distribute warnings of environmental hazards The authority is summarized as
The NWS provides weather hydrologic and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States its territories adjacent waters and ocean areas for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy NWS data and products form a national information database and infrastructure which can be used by other governmental agencies the private sector the public and the global community
bull The National Weather Service all-hazards support authority emanates primarily from the National Response Framework as authorized by The Homeland Security Act of 2002 codified predominantly as amended in sections 101 to 557 of title 6 of the United States Code and The Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act codified as amended sections 5121 to 5206 of title 42 of the United States Code
The NWS supports the Emergency Alert System and provides in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency public dissemination of critical pre-event and post-event information of all hazards including natural disasters and terrorist events
7
Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency MessagesSample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
8
Action Date
RSS feeds by state county and aggregated national feeds 2003 to present
Experimental and evolving CAP v10 2004 to March 2011
Experimental Atom index feed 2008 to March 2011
HazCollect experimental - Non-weather emergency message CAP authoring and NOAA Weather RadioEmergency Alert System broadcast service for civil authorities
2006 to 2009
HazCollect operational 2009 to present
CAP v11 and Atom index feed operational 15 March 2011
HazCollect OverviewEmergency Message Flow
HazCollect OverviewEmergency Message Flow
9
NWS CAP RoadmapNWS CAP Roadmap
10
MilestoneGoal Date
CAP v12 Adopted by FEMA for IPAWS 30 September 2010
CAP v11 Operational in NWS at alertsweathergovcap 15 March 2011
NWS CAP guide on public collaborative wiki to prepare for CAP v12 Spring 2011
CAP v12 (IPAWS Compliant) Experimental in NWS Fall 2011
NWS CAP push to FEMA IPAWS Aggregator in time for CMAS Winter 2011Spring 2012
CAP v12 Operational Early 2012
Native production of NWS CAP messages using NWS next generation warning tool gives forecasters enhanced control over CAP content)
2013
ChallengesChallenges
bull Transform NWS information and dissemination systems from WMO-formatted products to create and distribute XMLCAP formats
bull Collaboratively define CAP parameters for weather alerts
bull NWS creation of CMAMtext for CMAS (maximum 90-character alert message) until 2013
bull Transform NWS information and dissemination systems from WMO-formatted products to create and distribute XMLCAP formats
bull Collaboratively define CAP parameters for weather alerts
bull NWS creation of CMAMtext for CMAS (maximum 90-character alert message) until 2013
11
NWS TodayNWS Today
12
CAP Message
NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
CAP Message
Information Database
13
CAP IPAWS Profile saysCAP IPAWS Profile says
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
14
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
15
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
16
Link to photovideo demonstrating the call to action
ldquoJust in timerdquo training onyour TV or cell phone
Works across languages
Warning effectiveness
Improved response
Example of Possible Future CAP Content
Flexibility and AgilityFlexibility and Agility
17
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtNWSStormMotionDescriptionltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt2010-11-10T124600-0600164DEG20KT+2945 -9863ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtStormReportltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt+3933-7682Woodstock MDTrees down on I-70ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtSnowltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt12 or more inchesltvaluegt
ltparametergt
Examples of Possible Future CAP Parameters
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Supporting SlidesSupporting Slides
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
20
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
Today Pre-assigned from
table of NWS alert types
Crippling 12rdquo snow squall
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
2013 Assigned by forecaster
using next generation warning tool
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
21
- Common Alerting Protocol in the US National Weather Service
- Presentation Outline
- Slide 3
- IPAWS Vision
- IPAWS Architecture Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
- Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) Available to Public in April 2012
- US NOAA National Weather Service Authorities
- Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
- HazCollect Overview Emergency Message Flow
- NWS CAP Roadmap
- Challenges
- NWS Today
- NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
- CAP IPAWS Profile says
- CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
- Flexibility and Agility
- Questions and Discussion httpalertsweathergov Herb White Dissemination Services Manager NOAA National Weather Service Silver Spring Maryland USA HerbertWhitenoaagov
- Supporting Slides
- Future Better Tools for Communicating Impact
- HazCollect All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline
bull Vision
bull Alerting authorities
bull Progress to date
bull Roadmap
bull Future
bull Questions and Discussion
bull Vision
bull Alerting authorities
bull Progress to date
bull Roadmap
bull Future
bull Questions and Discussion
3
The nationrsquos alert and warning system continues to evolve from over forty years ago
The Emergency Broadcasting System (EBS) was initiated to allow the President to address the nation through audible alerts It did not allow for targeted messaging
The Primary Entry Point Advisory Committee (PEPAC) was established to manage the Primary Entry Point (PEP) program for FEMA
The Emergency Alert System (EAS) was initiated to replace EBS The Federal Communications Commission began to enforce EAS Compliance in 1997
FEMA established the IPAWS program to achieve the end state of Executive Order 13407 which the President signed in June 2006
ldquoIPAWS ishellipto have an effective reliable integrated flexible and comprehensive system to alert and warn the American people in situations of war terrorist attack natural disaster or other hazards to public safety and well beingrdquo ndash
Executive Order 13407
ldquoIPAWS ishellipto have an effective reliable integrated flexible and comprehensive system to alert and warn the American people in situations of war terrorist attack natural disaster or other hazards to public safety and well beingrdquo ndash
Executive Order 13407
A Bit of History
Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS)
IPAWS Vision IPAWS Vision Timely Alert And Warning To American Citizens In
The Preservation of Life And Property
Television
Radio
Cell Phone
Computer
Home Phone
Public Signage
Alerting Authorities
Federal State territorial tribal and local
IPAWS Alert Aggregators
(CMAS)
Common Alerting
Protocol (CAP)
4
Alert Disseminators (public alerting systems)
American People
IPAWS Architecture
Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
IPAWS Architecture
Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
cell phones pagers
Web Browsers widgets applications
Emergency Alert System
Commercial Mobile Alert System
Internet Services
NOAA
Alert Aggregator Gateway
the Message Router(Open Platform for
Emergency Networks)HazCollect
Federal
State
Territorial
Tribal
Local
State Local Unique Alerting Systems Siren
Digital Signage
ETN
FM RBDS
NWS
CA
P m
ess
ages
CA
P m
essages
Cellular and Commercial
Mobile Networks
AM FM Satellite RadioDigital Analog Cable and Satellite TV
IPAWS compliant CAP Alert
Origination Tools
IPAWS OPEN
Emergency
Future Technologies
Alerting Authorities
Includes NOAA
IPAWS compliant CAP Alert
Origination Tools
5
Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)Available to Public in April 2012
Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)Available to Public in April 2012
bull Serves the general public and is Opt-out (not opt-in)
bull Requires CMAS compatible phone but all major carriers have volunteered to participate
bull Provides information relevant to the userrsquos current location
bull Users only receive alerts for ldquoimminent threatsrdquo
bull First version limits message length to 90 characters and does not allow embedded links
bull Point to multipoint radio broadcast from cell
tower (not point to point SMS text message)
bull Serves the general public and is Opt-out (not opt-in)
bull Requires CMAS compatible phone but all major carriers have volunteered to participate
bull Provides information relevant to the userrsquos current location
bull Users only receive alerts for ldquoimminent threatsrdquo
bull First version limits message length to 90 characters and does not allow embedded links
bull Point to multipoint radio broadcast from cell
tower (not point to point SMS text message)
6
US NOAA National Weather ServiceAuthorities
US NOAA National Weather ServiceAuthorities
bull The National Weather Service Organic Act of 1890 currently codified as amended in section 313 of title 15 of the federal statutory code (called the United States Code) authorizes the National Weather Service to issue and distribute warnings of environmental hazards The authority is summarized as
The NWS provides weather hydrologic and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States its territories adjacent waters and ocean areas for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy NWS data and products form a national information database and infrastructure which can be used by other governmental agencies the private sector the public and the global community
bull The National Weather Service all-hazards support authority emanates primarily from the National Response Framework as authorized by The Homeland Security Act of 2002 codified predominantly as amended in sections 101 to 557 of title 6 of the United States Code and The Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act codified as amended sections 5121 to 5206 of title 42 of the United States Code
The NWS supports the Emergency Alert System and provides in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency public dissemination of critical pre-event and post-event information of all hazards including natural disasters and terrorist events
bull The National Weather Service Organic Act of 1890 currently codified as amended in section 313 of title 15 of the federal statutory code (called the United States Code) authorizes the National Weather Service to issue and distribute warnings of environmental hazards The authority is summarized as
The NWS provides weather hydrologic and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States its territories adjacent waters and ocean areas for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy NWS data and products form a national information database and infrastructure which can be used by other governmental agencies the private sector the public and the global community
bull The National Weather Service all-hazards support authority emanates primarily from the National Response Framework as authorized by The Homeland Security Act of 2002 codified predominantly as amended in sections 101 to 557 of title 6 of the United States Code and The Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act codified as amended sections 5121 to 5206 of title 42 of the United States Code
The NWS supports the Emergency Alert System and provides in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency public dissemination of critical pre-event and post-event information of all hazards including natural disasters and terrorist events
7
Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency MessagesSample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
8
Action Date
RSS feeds by state county and aggregated national feeds 2003 to present
Experimental and evolving CAP v10 2004 to March 2011
Experimental Atom index feed 2008 to March 2011
HazCollect experimental - Non-weather emergency message CAP authoring and NOAA Weather RadioEmergency Alert System broadcast service for civil authorities
2006 to 2009
HazCollect operational 2009 to present
CAP v11 and Atom index feed operational 15 March 2011
HazCollect OverviewEmergency Message Flow
HazCollect OverviewEmergency Message Flow
9
NWS CAP RoadmapNWS CAP Roadmap
10
MilestoneGoal Date
CAP v12 Adopted by FEMA for IPAWS 30 September 2010
CAP v11 Operational in NWS at alertsweathergovcap 15 March 2011
NWS CAP guide on public collaborative wiki to prepare for CAP v12 Spring 2011
CAP v12 (IPAWS Compliant) Experimental in NWS Fall 2011
NWS CAP push to FEMA IPAWS Aggregator in time for CMAS Winter 2011Spring 2012
CAP v12 Operational Early 2012
Native production of NWS CAP messages using NWS next generation warning tool gives forecasters enhanced control over CAP content)
2013
ChallengesChallenges
bull Transform NWS information and dissemination systems from WMO-formatted products to create and distribute XMLCAP formats
bull Collaboratively define CAP parameters for weather alerts
bull NWS creation of CMAMtext for CMAS (maximum 90-character alert message) until 2013
bull Transform NWS information and dissemination systems from WMO-formatted products to create and distribute XMLCAP formats
bull Collaboratively define CAP parameters for weather alerts
bull NWS creation of CMAMtext for CMAS (maximum 90-character alert message) until 2013
11
NWS TodayNWS Today
12
CAP Message
NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
CAP Message
Information Database
13
CAP IPAWS Profile saysCAP IPAWS Profile says
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
14
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
15
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
16
Link to photovideo demonstrating the call to action
ldquoJust in timerdquo training onyour TV or cell phone
Works across languages
Warning effectiveness
Improved response
Example of Possible Future CAP Content
Flexibility and AgilityFlexibility and Agility
17
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtNWSStormMotionDescriptionltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt2010-11-10T124600-0600164DEG20KT+2945 -9863ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtStormReportltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt+3933-7682Woodstock MDTrees down on I-70ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtSnowltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt12 or more inchesltvaluegt
ltparametergt
Examples of Possible Future CAP Parameters
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Supporting SlidesSupporting Slides
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
20
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
Today Pre-assigned from
table of NWS alert types
Crippling 12rdquo snow squall
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
2013 Assigned by forecaster
using next generation warning tool
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
21
- Common Alerting Protocol in the US National Weather Service
- Presentation Outline
- Slide 3
- IPAWS Vision
- IPAWS Architecture Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
- Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) Available to Public in April 2012
- US NOAA National Weather Service Authorities
- Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
- HazCollect Overview Emergency Message Flow
- NWS CAP Roadmap
- Challenges
- NWS Today
- NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
- CAP IPAWS Profile says
- CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
- Flexibility and Agility
- Questions and Discussion httpalertsweathergov Herb White Dissemination Services Manager NOAA National Weather Service Silver Spring Maryland USA HerbertWhitenoaagov
- Supporting Slides
- Future Better Tools for Communicating Impact
- HazCollect All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
3
The nationrsquos alert and warning system continues to evolve from over forty years ago
The Emergency Broadcasting System (EBS) was initiated to allow the President to address the nation through audible alerts It did not allow for targeted messaging
The Primary Entry Point Advisory Committee (PEPAC) was established to manage the Primary Entry Point (PEP) program for FEMA
The Emergency Alert System (EAS) was initiated to replace EBS The Federal Communications Commission began to enforce EAS Compliance in 1997
FEMA established the IPAWS program to achieve the end state of Executive Order 13407 which the President signed in June 2006
ldquoIPAWS ishellipto have an effective reliable integrated flexible and comprehensive system to alert and warn the American people in situations of war terrorist attack natural disaster or other hazards to public safety and well beingrdquo ndash
Executive Order 13407
ldquoIPAWS ishellipto have an effective reliable integrated flexible and comprehensive system to alert and warn the American people in situations of war terrorist attack natural disaster or other hazards to public safety and well beingrdquo ndash
Executive Order 13407
A Bit of History
Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS)
IPAWS Vision IPAWS Vision Timely Alert And Warning To American Citizens In
The Preservation of Life And Property
Television
Radio
Cell Phone
Computer
Home Phone
Public Signage
Alerting Authorities
Federal State territorial tribal and local
IPAWS Alert Aggregators
(CMAS)
Common Alerting
Protocol (CAP)
4
Alert Disseminators (public alerting systems)
American People
IPAWS Architecture
Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
IPAWS Architecture
Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
cell phones pagers
Web Browsers widgets applications
Emergency Alert System
Commercial Mobile Alert System
Internet Services
NOAA
Alert Aggregator Gateway
the Message Router(Open Platform for
Emergency Networks)HazCollect
Federal
State
Territorial
Tribal
Local
State Local Unique Alerting Systems Siren
Digital Signage
ETN
FM RBDS
NWS
CA
P m
ess
ages
CA
P m
essages
Cellular and Commercial
Mobile Networks
AM FM Satellite RadioDigital Analog Cable and Satellite TV
IPAWS compliant CAP Alert
Origination Tools
IPAWS OPEN
Emergency
Future Technologies
Alerting Authorities
Includes NOAA
IPAWS compliant CAP Alert
Origination Tools
5
Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)Available to Public in April 2012
Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)Available to Public in April 2012
bull Serves the general public and is Opt-out (not opt-in)
bull Requires CMAS compatible phone but all major carriers have volunteered to participate
bull Provides information relevant to the userrsquos current location
bull Users only receive alerts for ldquoimminent threatsrdquo
bull First version limits message length to 90 characters and does not allow embedded links
bull Point to multipoint radio broadcast from cell
tower (not point to point SMS text message)
bull Serves the general public and is Opt-out (not opt-in)
bull Requires CMAS compatible phone but all major carriers have volunteered to participate
bull Provides information relevant to the userrsquos current location
bull Users only receive alerts for ldquoimminent threatsrdquo
bull First version limits message length to 90 characters and does not allow embedded links
bull Point to multipoint radio broadcast from cell
tower (not point to point SMS text message)
6
US NOAA National Weather ServiceAuthorities
US NOAA National Weather ServiceAuthorities
bull The National Weather Service Organic Act of 1890 currently codified as amended in section 313 of title 15 of the federal statutory code (called the United States Code) authorizes the National Weather Service to issue and distribute warnings of environmental hazards The authority is summarized as
The NWS provides weather hydrologic and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States its territories adjacent waters and ocean areas for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy NWS data and products form a national information database and infrastructure which can be used by other governmental agencies the private sector the public and the global community
bull The National Weather Service all-hazards support authority emanates primarily from the National Response Framework as authorized by The Homeland Security Act of 2002 codified predominantly as amended in sections 101 to 557 of title 6 of the United States Code and The Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act codified as amended sections 5121 to 5206 of title 42 of the United States Code
The NWS supports the Emergency Alert System and provides in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency public dissemination of critical pre-event and post-event information of all hazards including natural disasters and terrorist events
bull The National Weather Service Organic Act of 1890 currently codified as amended in section 313 of title 15 of the federal statutory code (called the United States Code) authorizes the National Weather Service to issue and distribute warnings of environmental hazards The authority is summarized as
The NWS provides weather hydrologic and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States its territories adjacent waters and ocean areas for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy NWS data and products form a national information database and infrastructure which can be used by other governmental agencies the private sector the public and the global community
bull The National Weather Service all-hazards support authority emanates primarily from the National Response Framework as authorized by The Homeland Security Act of 2002 codified predominantly as amended in sections 101 to 557 of title 6 of the United States Code and The Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act codified as amended sections 5121 to 5206 of title 42 of the United States Code
The NWS supports the Emergency Alert System and provides in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency public dissemination of critical pre-event and post-event information of all hazards including natural disasters and terrorist events
7
Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency MessagesSample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
8
Action Date
RSS feeds by state county and aggregated national feeds 2003 to present
Experimental and evolving CAP v10 2004 to March 2011
Experimental Atom index feed 2008 to March 2011
HazCollect experimental - Non-weather emergency message CAP authoring and NOAA Weather RadioEmergency Alert System broadcast service for civil authorities
2006 to 2009
HazCollect operational 2009 to present
CAP v11 and Atom index feed operational 15 March 2011
HazCollect OverviewEmergency Message Flow
HazCollect OverviewEmergency Message Flow
9
NWS CAP RoadmapNWS CAP Roadmap
10
MilestoneGoal Date
CAP v12 Adopted by FEMA for IPAWS 30 September 2010
CAP v11 Operational in NWS at alertsweathergovcap 15 March 2011
NWS CAP guide on public collaborative wiki to prepare for CAP v12 Spring 2011
CAP v12 (IPAWS Compliant) Experimental in NWS Fall 2011
NWS CAP push to FEMA IPAWS Aggregator in time for CMAS Winter 2011Spring 2012
CAP v12 Operational Early 2012
Native production of NWS CAP messages using NWS next generation warning tool gives forecasters enhanced control over CAP content)
2013
ChallengesChallenges
bull Transform NWS information and dissemination systems from WMO-formatted products to create and distribute XMLCAP formats
bull Collaboratively define CAP parameters for weather alerts
bull NWS creation of CMAMtext for CMAS (maximum 90-character alert message) until 2013
bull Transform NWS information and dissemination systems from WMO-formatted products to create and distribute XMLCAP formats
bull Collaboratively define CAP parameters for weather alerts
bull NWS creation of CMAMtext for CMAS (maximum 90-character alert message) until 2013
11
NWS TodayNWS Today
12
CAP Message
NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
CAP Message
Information Database
13
CAP IPAWS Profile saysCAP IPAWS Profile says
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
14
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
15
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
16
Link to photovideo demonstrating the call to action
ldquoJust in timerdquo training onyour TV or cell phone
Works across languages
Warning effectiveness
Improved response
Example of Possible Future CAP Content
Flexibility and AgilityFlexibility and Agility
17
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtNWSStormMotionDescriptionltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt2010-11-10T124600-0600164DEG20KT+2945 -9863ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtStormReportltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt+3933-7682Woodstock MDTrees down on I-70ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtSnowltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt12 or more inchesltvaluegt
ltparametergt
Examples of Possible Future CAP Parameters
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Supporting SlidesSupporting Slides
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
20
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
Today Pre-assigned from
table of NWS alert types
Crippling 12rdquo snow squall
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
2013 Assigned by forecaster
using next generation warning tool
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
21
- Common Alerting Protocol in the US National Weather Service
- Presentation Outline
- Slide 3
- IPAWS Vision
- IPAWS Architecture Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
- Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) Available to Public in April 2012
- US NOAA National Weather Service Authorities
- Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
- HazCollect Overview Emergency Message Flow
- NWS CAP Roadmap
- Challenges
- NWS Today
- NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
- CAP IPAWS Profile says
- CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
- Flexibility and Agility
- Questions and Discussion httpalertsweathergov Herb White Dissemination Services Manager NOAA National Weather Service Silver Spring Maryland USA HerbertWhitenoaagov
- Supporting Slides
- Future Better Tools for Communicating Impact
- HazCollect All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
IPAWS Vision IPAWS Vision Timely Alert And Warning To American Citizens In
The Preservation of Life And Property
Television
Radio
Cell Phone
Computer
Home Phone
Public Signage
Alerting Authorities
Federal State territorial tribal and local
IPAWS Alert Aggregators
(CMAS)
Common Alerting
Protocol (CAP)
4
Alert Disseminators (public alerting systems)
American People
IPAWS Architecture
Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
IPAWS Architecture
Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
cell phones pagers
Web Browsers widgets applications
Emergency Alert System
Commercial Mobile Alert System
Internet Services
NOAA
Alert Aggregator Gateway
the Message Router(Open Platform for
Emergency Networks)HazCollect
Federal
State
Territorial
Tribal
Local
State Local Unique Alerting Systems Siren
Digital Signage
ETN
FM RBDS
NWS
CA
P m
ess
ages
CA
P m
essages
Cellular and Commercial
Mobile Networks
AM FM Satellite RadioDigital Analog Cable and Satellite TV
IPAWS compliant CAP Alert
Origination Tools
IPAWS OPEN
Emergency
Future Technologies
Alerting Authorities
Includes NOAA
IPAWS compliant CAP Alert
Origination Tools
5
Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)Available to Public in April 2012
Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)Available to Public in April 2012
bull Serves the general public and is Opt-out (not opt-in)
bull Requires CMAS compatible phone but all major carriers have volunteered to participate
bull Provides information relevant to the userrsquos current location
bull Users only receive alerts for ldquoimminent threatsrdquo
bull First version limits message length to 90 characters and does not allow embedded links
bull Point to multipoint radio broadcast from cell
tower (not point to point SMS text message)
bull Serves the general public and is Opt-out (not opt-in)
bull Requires CMAS compatible phone but all major carriers have volunteered to participate
bull Provides information relevant to the userrsquos current location
bull Users only receive alerts for ldquoimminent threatsrdquo
bull First version limits message length to 90 characters and does not allow embedded links
bull Point to multipoint radio broadcast from cell
tower (not point to point SMS text message)
6
US NOAA National Weather ServiceAuthorities
US NOAA National Weather ServiceAuthorities
bull The National Weather Service Organic Act of 1890 currently codified as amended in section 313 of title 15 of the federal statutory code (called the United States Code) authorizes the National Weather Service to issue and distribute warnings of environmental hazards The authority is summarized as
The NWS provides weather hydrologic and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States its territories adjacent waters and ocean areas for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy NWS data and products form a national information database and infrastructure which can be used by other governmental agencies the private sector the public and the global community
bull The National Weather Service all-hazards support authority emanates primarily from the National Response Framework as authorized by The Homeland Security Act of 2002 codified predominantly as amended in sections 101 to 557 of title 6 of the United States Code and The Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act codified as amended sections 5121 to 5206 of title 42 of the United States Code
The NWS supports the Emergency Alert System and provides in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency public dissemination of critical pre-event and post-event information of all hazards including natural disasters and terrorist events
bull The National Weather Service Organic Act of 1890 currently codified as amended in section 313 of title 15 of the federal statutory code (called the United States Code) authorizes the National Weather Service to issue and distribute warnings of environmental hazards The authority is summarized as
The NWS provides weather hydrologic and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States its territories adjacent waters and ocean areas for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy NWS data and products form a national information database and infrastructure which can be used by other governmental agencies the private sector the public and the global community
bull The National Weather Service all-hazards support authority emanates primarily from the National Response Framework as authorized by The Homeland Security Act of 2002 codified predominantly as amended in sections 101 to 557 of title 6 of the United States Code and The Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act codified as amended sections 5121 to 5206 of title 42 of the United States Code
The NWS supports the Emergency Alert System and provides in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency public dissemination of critical pre-event and post-event information of all hazards including natural disasters and terrorist events
7
Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency MessagesSample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
8
Action Date
RSS feeds by state county and aggregated national feeds 2003 to present
Experimental and evolving CAP v10 2004 to March 2011
Experimental Atom index feed 2008 to March 2011
HazCollect experimental - Non-weather emergency message CAP authoring and NOAA Weather RadioEmergency Alert System broadcast service for civil authorities
2006 to 2009
HazCollect operational 2009 to present
CAP v11 and Atom index feed operational 15 March 2011
HazCollect OverviewEmergency Message Flow
HazCollect OverviewEmergency Message Flow
9
NWS CAP RoadmapNWS CAP Roadmap
10
MilestoneGoal Date
CAP v12 Adopted by FEMA for IPAWS 30 September 2010
CAP v11 Operational in NWS at alertsweathergovcap 15 March 2011
NWS CAP guide on public collaborative wiki to prepare for CAP v12 Spring 2011
CAP v12 (IPAWS Compliant) Experimental in NWS Fall 2011
NWS CAP push to FEMA IPAWS Aggregator in time for CMAS Winter 2011Spring 2012
CAP v12 Operational Early 2012
Native production of NWS CAP messages using NWS next generation warning tool gives forecasters enhanced control over CAP content)
2013
ChallengesChallenges
bull Transform NWS information and dissemination systems from WMO-formatted products to create and distribute XMLCAP formats
bull Collaboratively define CAP parameters for weather alerts
bull NWS creation of CMAMtext for CMAS (maximum 90-character alert message) until 2013
bull Transform NWS information and dissemination systems from WMO-formatted products to create and distribute XMLCAP formats
bull Collaboratively define CAP parameters for weather alerts
bull NWS creation of CMAMtext for CMAS (maximum 90-character alert message) until 2013
11
NWS TodayNWS Today
12
CAP Message
NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
CAP Message
Information Database
13
CAP IPAWS Profile saysCAP IPAWS Profile says
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
14
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
15
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
16
Link to photovideo demonstrating the call to action
ldquoJust in timerdquo training onyour TV or cell phone
Works across languages
Warning effectiveness
Improved response
Example of Possible Future CAP Content
Flexibility and AgilityFlexibility and Agility
17
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtNWSStormMotionDescriptionltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt2010-11-10T124600-0600164DEG20KT+2945 -9863ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtStormReportltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt+3933-7682Woodstock MDTrees down on I-70ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtSnowltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt12 or more inchesltvaluegt
ltparametergt
Examples of Possible Future CAP Parameters
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Supporting SlidesSupporting Slides
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
20
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
Today Pre-assigned from
table of NWS alert types
Crippling 12rdquo snow squall
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
2013 Assigned by forecaster
using next generation warning tool
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
21
- Common Alerting Protocol in the US National Weather Service
- Presentation Outline
- Slide 3
- IPAWS Vision
- IPAWS Architecture Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
- Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) Available to Public in April 2012
- US NOAA National Weather Service Authorities
- Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
- HazCollect Overview Emergency Message Flow
- NWS CAP Roadmap
- Challenges
- NWS Today
- NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
- CAP IPAWS Profile says
- CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
- Flexibility and Agility
- Questions and Discussion httpalertsweathergov Herb White Dissemination Services Manager NOAA National Weather Service Silver Spring Maryland USA HerbertWhitenoaagov
- Supporting Slides
- Future Better Tools for Communicating Impact
- HazCollect All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
Alert Disseminators (public alerting systems)
American People
IPAWS Architecture
Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
IPAWS Architecture
Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
cell phones pagers
Web Browsers widgets applications
Emergency Alert System
Commercial Mobile Alert System
Internet Services
NOAA
Alert Aggregator Gateway
the Message Router(Open Platform for
Emergency Networks)HazCollect
Federal
State
Territorial
Tribal
Local
State Local Unique Alerting Systems Siren
Digital Signage
ETN
FM RBDS
NWS
CA
P m
ess
ages
CA
P m
essages
Cellular and Commercial
Mobile Networks
AM FM Satellite RadioDigital Analog Cable and Satellite TV
IPAWS compliant CAP Alert
Origination Tools
IPAWS OPEN
Emergency
Future Technologies
Alerting Authorities
Includes NOAA
IPAWS compliant CAP Alert
Origination Tools
5
Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)Available to Public in April 2012
Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)Available to Public in April 2012
bull Serves the general public and is Opt-out (not opt-in)
bull Requires CMAS compatible phone but all major carriers have volunteered to participate
bull Provides information relevant to the userrsquos current location
bull Users only receive alerts for ldquoimminent threatsrdquo
bull First version limits message length to 90 characters and does not allow embedded links
bull Point to multipoint radio broadcast from cell
tower (not point to point SMS text message)
bull Serves the general public and is Opt-out (not opt-in)
bull Requires CMAS compatible phone but all major carriers have volunteered to participate
bull Provides information relevant to the userrsquos current location
bull Users only receive alerts for ldquoimminent threatsrdquo
bull First version limits message length to 90 characters and does not allow embedded links
bull Point to multipoint radio broadcast from cell
tower (not point to point SMS text message)
6
US NOAA National Weather ServiceAuthorities
US NOAA National Weather ServiceAuthorities
bull The National Weather Service Organic Act of 1890 currently codified as amended in section 313 of title 15 of the federal statutory code (called the United States Code) authorizes the National Weather Service to issue and distribute warnings of environmental hazards The authority is summarized as
The NWS provides weather hydrologic and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States its territories adjacent waters and ocean areas for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy NWS data and products form a national information database and infrastructure which can be used by other governmental agencies the private sector the public and the global community
bull The National Weather Service all-hazards support authority emanates primarily from the National Response Framework as authorized by The Homeland Security Act of 2002 codified predominantly as amended in sections 101 to 557 of title 6 of the United States Code and The Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act codified as amended sections 5121 to 5206 of title 42 of the United States Code
The NWS supports the Emergency Alert System and provides in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency public dissemination of critical pre-event and post-event information of all hazards including natural disasters and terrorist events
bull The National Weather Service Organic Act of 1890 currently codified as amended in section 313 of title 15 of the federal statutory code (called the United States Code) authorizes the National Weather Service to issue and distribute warnings of environmental hazards The authority is summarized as
The NWS provides weather hydrologic and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States its territories adjacent waters and ocean areas for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy NWS data and products form a national information database and infrastructure which can be used by other governmental agencies the private sector the public and the global community
bull The National Weather Service all-hazards support authority emanates primarily from the National Response Framework as authorized by The Homeland Security Act of 2002 codified predominantly as amended in sections 101 to 557 of title 6 of the United States Code and The Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act codified as amended sections 5121 to 5206 of title 42 of the United States Code
The NWS supports the Emergency Alert System and provides in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency public dissemination of critical pre-event and post-event information of all hazards including natural disasters and terrorist events
7
Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency MessagesSample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
8
Action Date
RSS feeds by state county and aggregated national feeds 2003 to present
Experimental and evolving CAP v10 2004 to March 2011
Experimental Atom index feed 2008 to March 2011
HazCollect experimental - Non-weather emergency message CAP authoring and NOAA Weather RadioEmergency Alert System broadcast service for civil authorities
2006 to 2009
HazCollect operational 2009 to present
CAP v11 and Atom index feed operational 15 March 2011
HazCollect OverviewEmergency Message Flow
HazCollect OverviewEmergency Message Flow
9
NWS CAP RoadmapNWS CAP Roadmap
10
MilestoneGoal Date
CAP v12 Adopted by FEMA for IPAWS 30 September 2010
CAP v11 Operational in NWS at alertsweathergovcap 15 March 2011
NWS CAP guide on public collaborative wiki to prepare for CAP v12 Spring 2011
CAP v12 (IPAWS Compliant) Experimental in NWS Fall 2011
NWS CAP push to FEMA IPAWS Aggregator in time for CMAS Winter 2011Spring 2012
CAP v12 Operational Early 2012
Native production of NWS CAP messages using NWS next generation warning tool gives forecasters enhanced control over CAP content)
2013
ChallengesChallenges
bull Transform NWS information and dissemination systems from WMO-formatted products to create and distribute XMLCAP formats
bull Collaboratively define CAP parameters for weather alerts
bull NWS creation of CMAMtext for CMAS (maximum 90-character alert message) until 2013
bull Transform NWS information and dissemination systems from WMO-formatted products to create and distribute XMLCAP formats
bull Collaboratively define CAP parameters for weather alerts
bull NWS creation of CMAMtext for CMAS (maximum 90-character alert message) until 2013
11
NWS TodayNWS Today
12
CAP Message
NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
CAP Message
Information Database
13
CAP IPAWS Profile saysCAP IPAWS Profile says
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
14
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
15
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
16
Link to photovideo demonstrating the call to action
ldquoJust in timerdquo training onyour TV or cell phone
Works across languages
Warning effectiveness
Improved response
Example of Possible Future CAP Content
Flexibility and AgilityFlexibility and Agility
17
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtNWSStormMotionDescriptionltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt2010-11-10T124600-0600164DEG20KT+2945 -9863ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtStormReportltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt+3933-7682Woodstock MDTrees down on I-70ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtSnowltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt12 or more inchesltvaluegt
ltparametergt
Examples of Possible Future CAP Parameters
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Supporting SlidesSupporting Slides
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
20
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
Today Pre-assigned from
table of NWS alert types
Crippling 12rdquo snow squall
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
2013 Assigned by forecaster
using next generation warning tool
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
21
- Common Alerting Protocol in the US National Weather Service
- Presentation Outline
- Slide 3
- IPAWS Vision
- IPAWS Architecture Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
- Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) Available to Public in April 2012
- US NOAA National Weather Service Authorities
- Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
- HazCollect Overview Emergency Message Flow
- NWS CAP Roadmap
- Challenges
- NWS Today
- NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
- CAP IPAWS Profile says
- CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
- Flexibility and Agility
- Questions and Discussion httpalertsweathergov Herb White Dissemination Services Manager NOAA National Weather Service Silver Spring Maryland USA HerbertWhitenoaagov
- Supporting Slides
- Future Better Tools for Communicating Impact
- HazCollect All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)Available to Public in April 2012
Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)Available to Public in April 2012
bull Serves the general public and is Opt-out (not opt-in)
bull Requires CMAS compatible phone but all major carriers have volunteered to participate
bull Provides information relevant to the userrsquos current location
bull Users only receive alerts for ldquoimminent threatsrdquo
bull First version limits message length to 90 characters and does not allow embedded links
bull Point to multipoint radio broadcast from cell
tower (not point to point SMS text message)
bull Serves the general public and is Opt-out (not opt-in)
bull Requires CMAS compatible phone but all major carriers have volunteered to participate
bull Provides information relevant to the userrsquos current location
bull Users only receive alerts for ldquoimminent threatsrdquo
bull First version limits message length to 90 characters and does not allow embedded links
bull Point to multipoint radio broadcast from cell
tower (not point to point SMS text message)
6
US NOAA National Weather ServiceAuthorities
US NOAA National Weather ServiceAuthorities
bull The National Weather Service Organic Act of 1890 currently codified as amended in section 313 of title 15 of the federal statutory code (called the United States Code) authorizes the National Weather Service to issue and distribute warnings of environmental hazards The authority is summarized as
The NWS provides weather hydrologic and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States its territories adjacent waters and ocean areas for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy NWS data and products form a national information database and infrastructure which can be used by other governmental agencies the private sector the public and the global community
bull The National Weather Service all-hazards support authority emanates primarily from the National Response Framework as authorized by The Homeland Security Act of 2002 codified predominantly as amended in sections 101 to 557 of title 6 of the United States Code and The Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act codified as amended sections 5121 to 5206 of title 42 of the United States Code
The NWS supports the Emergency Alert System and provides in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency public dissemination of critical pre-event and post-event information of all hazards including natural disasters and terrorist events
bull The National Weather Service Organic Act of 1890 currently codified as amended in section 313 of title 15 of the federal statutory code (called the United States Code) authorizes the National Weather Service to issue and distribute warnings of environmental hazards The authority is summarized as
The NWS provides weather hydrologic and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States its territories adjacent waters and ocean areas for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy NWS data and products form a national information database and infrastructure which can be used by other governmental agencies the private sector the public and the global community
bull The National Weather Service all-hazards support authority emanates primarily from the National Response Framework as authorized by The Homeland Security Act of 2002 codified predominantly as amended in sections 101 to 557 of title 6 of the United States Code and The Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act codified as amended sections 5121 to 5206 of title 42 of the United States Code
The NWS supports the Emergency Alert System and provides in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency public dissemination of critical pre-event and post-event information of all hazards including natural disasters and terrorist events
7
Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency MessagesSample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
8
Action Date
RSS feeds by state county and aggregated national feeds 2003 to present
Experimental and evolving CAP v10 2004 to March 2011
Experimental Atom index feed 2008 to March 2011
HazCollect experimental - Non-weather emergency message CAP authoring and NOAA Weather RadioEmergency Alert System broadcast service for civil authorities
2006 to 2009
HazCollect operational 2009 to present
CAP v11 and Atom index feed operational 15 March 2011
HazCollect OverviewEmergency Message Flow
HazCollect OverviewEmergency Message Flow
9
NWS CAP RoadmapNWS CAP Roadmap
10
MilestoneGoal Date
CAP v12 Adopted by FEMA for IPAWS 30 September 2010
CAP v11 Operational in NWS at alertsweathergovcap 15 March 2011
NWS CAP guide on public collaborative wiki to prepare for CAP v12 Spring 2011
CAP v12 (IPAWS Compliant) Experimental in NWS Fall 2011
NWS CAP push to FEMA IPAWS Aggregator in time for CMAS Winter 2011Spring 2012
CAP v12 Operational Early 2012
Native production of NWS CAP messages using NWS next generation warning tool gives forecasters enhanced control over CAP content)
2013
ChallengesChallenges
bull Transform NWS information and dissemination systems from WMO-formatted products to create and distribute XMLCAP formats
bull Collaboratively define CAP parameters for weather alerts
bull NWS creation of CMAMtext for CMAS (maximum 90-character alert message) until 2013
bull Transform NWS information and dissemination systems from WMO-formatted products to create and distribute XMLCAP formats
bull Collaboratively define CAP parameters for weather alerts
bull NWS creation of CMAMtext for CMAS (maximum 90-character alert message) until 2013
11
NWS TodayNWS Today
12
CAP Message
NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
CAP Message
Information Database
13
CAP IPAWS Profile saysCAP IPAWS Profile says
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
14
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
15
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
16
Link to photovideo demonstrating the call to action
ldquoJust in timerdquo training onyour TV or cell phone
Works across languages
Warning effectiveness
Improved response
Example of Possible Future CAP Content
Flexibility and AgilityFlexibility and Agility
17
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtNWSStormMotionDescriptionltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt2010-11-10T124600-0600164DEG20KT+2945 -9863ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtStormReportltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt+3933-7682Woodstock MDTrees down on I-70ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtSnowltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt12 or more inchesltvaluegt
ltparametergt
Examples of Possible Future CAP Parameters
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Supporting SlidesSupporting Slides
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
20
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
Today Pre-assigned from
table of NWS alert types
Crippling 12rdquo snow squall
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
2013 Assigned by forecaster
using next generation warning tool
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
21
- Common Alerting Protocol in the US National Weather Service
- Presentation Outline
- Slide 3
- IPAWS Vision
- IPAWS Architecture Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
- Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) Available to Public in April 2012
- US NOAA National Weather Service Authorities
- Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
- HazCollect Overview Emergency Message Flow
- NWS CAP Roadmap
- Challenges
- NWS Today
- NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
- CAP IPAWS Profile says
- CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
- Flexibility and Agility
- Questions and Discussion httpalertsweathergov Herb White Dissemination Services Manager NOAA National Weather Service Silver Spring Maryland USA HerbertWhitenoaagov
- Supporting Slides
- Future Better Tools for Communicating Impact
- HazCollect All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
US NOAA National Weather ServiceAuthorities
US NOAA National Weather ServiceAuthorities
bull The National Weather Service Organic Act of 1890 currently codified as amended in section 313 of title 15 of the federal statutory code (called the United States Code) authorizes the National Weather Service to issue and distribute warnings of environmental hazards The authority is summarized as
The NWS provides weather hydrologic and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States its territories adjacent waters and ocean areas for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy NWS data and products form a national information database and infrastructure which can be used by other governmental agencies the private sector the public and the global community
bull The National Weather Service all-hazards support authority emanates primarily from the National Response Framework as authorized by The Homeland Security Act of 2002 codified predominantly as amended in sections 101 to 557 of title 6 of the United States Code and The Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act codified as amended sections 5121 to 5206 of title 42 of the United States Code
The NWS supports the Emergency Alert System and provides in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency public dissemination of critical pre-event and post-event information of all hazards including natural disasters and terrorist events
bull The National Weather Service Organic Act of 1890 currently codified as amended in section 313 of title 15 of the federal statutory code (called the United States Code) authorizes the National Weather Service to issue and distribute warnings of environmental hazards The authority is summarized as
The NWS provides weather hydrologic and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States its territories adjacent waters and ocean areas for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy NWS data and products form a national information database and infrastructure which can be used by other governmental agencies the private sector the public and the global community
bull The National Weather Service all-hazards support authority emanates primarily from the National Response Framework as authorized by The Homeland Security Act of 2002 codified predominantly as amended in sections 101 to 557 of title 6 of the United States Code and The Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act codified as amended sections 5121 to 5206 of title 42 of the United States Code
The NWS supports the Emergency Alert System and provides in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency public dissemination of critical pre-event and post-event information of all hazards including natural disasters and terrorist events
7
Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency MessagesSample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
8
Action Date
RSS feeds by state county and aggregated national feeds 2003 to present
Experimental and evolving CAP v10 2004 to March 2011
Experimental Atom index feed 2008 to March 2011
HazCollect experimental - Non-weather emergency message CAP authoring and NOAA Weather RadioEmergency Alert System broadcast service for civil authorities
2006 to 2009
HazCollect operational 2009 to present
CAP v11 and Atom index feed operational 15 March 2011
HazCollect OverviewEmergency Message Flow
HazCollect OverviewEmergency Message Flow
9
NWS CAP RoadmapNWS CAP Roadmap
10
MilestoneGoal Date
CAP v12 Adopted by FEMA for IPAWS 30 September 2010
CAP v11 Operational in NWS at alertsweathergovcap 15 March 2011
NWS CAP guide on public collaborative wiki to prepare for CAP v12 Spring 2011
CAP v12 (IPAWS Compliant) Experimental in NWS Fall 2011
NWS CAP push to FEMA IPAWS Aggregator in time for CMAS Winter 2011Spring 2012
CAP v12 Operational Early 2012
Native production of NWS CAP messages using NWS next generation warning tool gives forecasters enhanced control over CAP content)
2013
ChallengesChallenges
bull Transform NWS information and dissemination systems from WMO-formatted products to create and distribute XMLCAP formats
bull Collaboratively define CAP parameters for weather alerts
bull NWS creation of CMAMtext for CMAS (maximum 90-character alert message) until 2013
bull Transform NWS information and dissemination systems from WMO-formatted products to create and distribute XMLCAP formats
bull Collaboratively define CAP parameters for weather alerts
bull NWS creation of CMAMtext for CMAS (maximum 90-character alert message) until 2013
11
NWS TodayNWS Today
12
CAP Message
NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
CAP Message
Information Database
13
CAP IPAWS Profile saysCAP IPAWS Profile says
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
14
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
15
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
16
Link to photovideo demonstrating the call to action
ldquoJust in timerdquo training onyour TV or cell phone
Works across languages
Warning effectiveness
Improved response
Example of Possible Future CAP Content
Flexibility and AgilityFlexibility and Agility
17
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtNWSStormMotionDescriptionltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt2010-11-10T124600-0600164DEG20KT+2945 -9863ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtStormReportltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt+3933-7682Woodstock MDTrees down on I-70ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtSnowltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt12 or more inchesltvaluegt
ltparametergt
Examples of Possible Future CAP Parameters
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Supporting SlidesSupporting Slides
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
20
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
Today Pre-assigned from
table of NWS alert types
Crippling 12rdquo snow squall
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
2013 Assigned by forecaster
using next generation warning tool
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
21
- Common Alerting Protocol in the US National Weather Service
- Presentation Outline
- Slide 3
- IPAWS Vision
- IPAWS Architecture Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
- Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) Available to Public in April 2012
- US NOAA National Weather Service Authorities
- Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
- HazCollect Overview Emergency Message Flow
- NWS CAP Roadmap
- Challenges
- NWS Today
- NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
- CAP IPAWS Profile says
- CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
- Flexibility and Agility
- Questions and Discussion httpalertsweathergov Herb White Dissemination Services Manager NOAA National Weather Service Silver Spring Maryland USA HerbertWhitenoaagov
- Supporting Slides
- Future Better Tools for Communicating Impact
- HazCollect All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency MessagesSample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
8
Action Date
RSS feeds by state county and aggregated national feeds 2003 to present
Experimental and evolving CAP v10 2004 to March 2011
Experimental Atom index feed 2008 to March 2011
HazCollect experimental - Non-weather emergency message CAP authoring and NOAA Weather RadioEmergency Alert System broadcast service for civil authorities
2006 to 2009
HazCollect operational 2009 to present
CAP v11 and Atom index feed operational 15 March 2011
HazCollect OverviewEmergency Message Flow
HazCollect OverviewEmergency Message Flow
9
NWS CAP RoadmapNWS CAP Roadmap
10
MilestoneGoal Date
CAP v12 Adopted by FEMA for IPAWS 30 September 2010
CAP v11 Operational in NWS at alertsweathergovcap 15 March 2011
NWS CAP guide on public collaborative wiki to prepare for CAP v12 Spring 2011
CAP v12 (IPAWS Compliant) Experimental in NWS Fall 2011
NWS CAP push to FEMA IPAWS Aggregator in time for CMAS Winter 2011Spring 2012
CAP v12 Operational Early 2012
Native production of NWS CAP messages using NWS next generation warning tool gives forecasters enhanced control over CAP content)
2013
ChallengesChallenges
bull Transform NWS information and dissemination systems from WMO-formatted products to create and distribute XMLCAP formats
bull Collaboratively define CAP parameters for weather alerts
bull NWS creation of CMAMtext for CMAS (maximum 90-character alert message) until 2013
bull Transform NWS information and dissemination systems from WMO-formatted products to create and distribute XMLCAP formats
bull Collaboratively define CAP parameters for weather alerts
bull NWS creation of CMAMtext for CMAS (maximum 90-character alert message) until 2013
11
NWS TodayNWS Today
12
CAP Message
NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
CAP Message
Information Database
13
CAP IPAWS Profile saysCAP IPAWS Profile says
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
14
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
15
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
16
Link to photovideo demonstrating the call to action
ldquoJust in timerdquo training onyour TV or cell phone
Works across languages
Warning effectiveness
Improved response
Example of Possible Future CAP Content
Flexibility and AgilityFlexibility and Agility
17
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtNWSStormMotionDescriptionltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt2010-11-10T124600-0600164DEG20KT+2945 -9863ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtStormReportltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt+3933-7682Woodstock MDTrees down on I-70ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtSnowltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt12 or more inchesltvaluegt
ltparametergt
Examples of Possible Future CAP Parameters
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Supporting SlidesSupporting Slides
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
20
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
Today Pre-assigned from
table of NWS alert types
Crippling 12rdquo snow squall
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
2013 Assigned by forecaster
using next generation warning tool
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
21
- Common Alerting Protocol in the US National Weather Service
- Presentation Outline
- Slide 3
- IPAWS Vision
- IPAWS Architecture Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
- Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) Available to Public in April 2012
- US NOAA National Weather Service Authorities
- Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
- HazCollect Overview Emergency Message Flow
- NWS CAP Roadmap
- Challenges
- NWS Today
- NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
- CAP IPAWS Profile says
- CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
- Flexibility and Agility
- Questions and Discussion httpalertsweathergov Herb White Dissemination Services Manager NOAA National Weather Service Silver Spring Maryland USA HerbertWhitenoaagov
- Supporting Slides
- Future Better Tools for Communicating Impact
- HazCollect All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
HazCollect OverviewEmergency Message Flow
HazCollect OverviewEmergency Message Flow
9
NWS CAP RoadmapNWS CAP Roadmap
10
MilestoneGoal Date
CAP v12 Adopted by FEMA for IPAWS 30 September 2010
CAP v11 Operational in NWS at alertsweathergovcap 15 March 2011
NWS CAP guide on public collaborative wiki to prepare for CAP v12 Spring 2011
CAP v12 (IPAWS Compliant) Experimental in NWS Fall 2011
NWS CAP push to FEMA IPAWS Aggregator in time for CMAS Winter 2011Spring 2012
CAP v12 Operational Early 2012
Native production of NWS CAP messages using NWS next generation warning tool gives forecasters enhanced control over CAP content)
2013
ChallengesChallenges
bull Transform NWS information and dissemination systems from WMO-formatted products to create and distribute XMLCAP formats
bull Collaboratively define CAP parameters for weather alerts
bull NWS creation of CMAMtext for CMAS (maximum 90-character alert message) until 2013
bull Transform NWS information and dissemination systems from WMO-formatted products to create and distribute XMLCAP formats
bull Collaboratively define CAP parameters for weather alerts
bull NWS creation of CMAMtext for CMAS (maximum 90-character alert message) until 2013
11
NWS TodayNWS Today
12
CAP Message
NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
CAP Message
Information Database
13
CAP IPAWS Profile saysCAP IPAWS Profile says
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
14
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
15
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
16
Link to photovideo demonstrating the call to action
ldquoJust in timerdquo training onyour TV or cell phone
Works across languages
Warning effectiveness
Improved response
Example of Possible Future CAP Content
Flexibility and AgilityFlexibility and Agility
17
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtNWSStormMotionDescriptionltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt2010-11-10T124600-0600164DEG20KT+2945 -9863ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtStormReportltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt+3933-7682Woodstock MDTrees down on I-70ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtSnowltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt12 or more inchesltvaluegt
ltparametergt
Examples of Possible Future CAP Parameters
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Supporting SlidesSupporting Slides
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
20
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
Today Pre-assigned from
table of NWS alert types
Crippling 12rdquo snow squall
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
2013 Assigned by forecaster
using next generation warning tool
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
21
- Common Alerting Protocol in the US National Weather Service
- Presentation Outline
- Slide 3
- IPAWS Vision
- IPAWS Architecture Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
- Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) Available to Public in April 2012
- US NOAA National Weather Service Authorities
- Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
- HazCollect Overview Emergency Message Flow
- NWS CAP Roadmap
- Challenges
- NWS Today
- NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
- CAP IPAWS Profile says
- CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
- Flexibility and Agility
- Questions and Discussion httpalertsweathergov Herb White Dissemination Services Manager NOAA National Weather Service Silver Spring Maryland USA HerbertWhitenoaagov
- Supporting Slides
- Future Better Tools for Communicating Impact
- HazCollect All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
NWS CAP RoadmapNWS CAP Roadmap
10
MilestoneGoal Date
CAP v12 Adopted by FEMA for IPAWS 30 September 2010
CAP v11 Operational in NWS at alertsweathergovcap 15 March 2011
NWS CAP guide on public collaborative wiki to prepare for CAP v12 Spring 2011
CAP v12 (IPAWS Compliant) Experimental in NWS Fall 2011
NWS CAP push to FEMA IPAWS Aggregator in time for CMAS Winter 2011Spring 2012
CAP v12 Operational Early 2012
Native production of NWS CAP messages using NWS next generation warning tool gives forecasters enhanced control over CAP content)
2013
ChallengesChallenges
bull Transform NWS information and dissemination systems from WMO-formatted products to create and distribute XMLCAP formats
bull Collaboratively define CAP parameters for weather alerts
bull NWS creation of CMAMtext for CMAS (maximum 90-character alert message) until 2013
bull Transform NWS information and dissemination systems from WMO-formatted products to create and distribute XMLCAP formats
bull Collaboratively define CAP parameters for weather alerts
bull NWS creation of CMAMtext for CMAS (maximum 90-character alert message) until 2013
11
NWS TodayNWS Today
12
CAP Message
NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
CAP Message
Information Database
13
CAP IPAWS Profile saysCAP IPAWS Profile says
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
14
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
15
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
16
Link to photovideo demonstrating the call to action
ldquoJust in timerdquo training onyour TV or cell phone
Works across languages
Warning effectiveness
Improved response
Example of Possible Future CAP Content
Flexibility and AgilityFlexibility and Agility
17
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtNWSStormMotionDescriptionltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt2010-11-10T124600-0600164DEG20KT+2945 -9863ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtStormReportltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt+3933-7682Woodstock MDTrees down on I-70ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtSnowltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt12 or more inchesltvaluegt
ltparametergt
Examples of Possible Future CAP Parameters
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Supporting SlidesSupporting Slides
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
20
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
Today Pre-assigned from
table of NWS alert types
Crippling 12rdquo snow squall
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
2013 Assigned by forecaster
using next generation warning tool
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
21
- Common Alerting Protocol in the US National Weather Service
- Presentation Outline
- Slide 3
- IPAWS Vision
- IPAWS Architecture Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
- Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) Available to Public in April 2012
- US NOAA National Weather Service Authorities
- Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
- HazCollect Overview Emergency Message Flow
- NWS CAP Roadmap
- Challenges
- NWS Today
- NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
- CAP IPAWS Profile says
- CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
- Flexibility and Agility
- Questions and Discussion httpalertsweathergov Herb White Dissemination Services Manager NOAA National Weather Service Silver Spring Maryland USA HerbertWhitenoaagov
- Supporting Slides
- Future Better Tools for Communicating Impact
- HazCollect All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
ChallengesChallenges
bull Transform NWS information and dissemination systems from WMO-formatted products to create and distribute XMLCAP formats
bull Collaboratively define CAP parameters for weather alerts
bull NWS creation of CMAMtext for CMAS (maximum 90-character alert message) until 2013
bull Transform NWS information and dissemination systems from WMO-formatted products to create and distribute XMLCAP formats
bull Collaboratively define CAP parameters for weather alerts
bull NWS creation of CMAMtext for CMAS (maximum 90-character alert message) until 2013
11
NWS TodayNWS Today
12
CAP Message
NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
CAP Message
Information Database
13
CAP IPAWS Profile saysCAP IPAWS Profile says
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
14
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
15
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
16
Link to photovideo demonstrating the call to action
ldquoJust in timerdquo training onyour TV or cell phone
Works across languages
Warning effectiveness
Improved response
Example of Possible Future CAP Content
Flexibility and AgilityFlexibility and Agility
17
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtNWSStormMotionDescriptionltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt2010-11-10T124600-0600164DEG20KT+2945 -9863ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtStormReportltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt+3933-7682Woodstock MDTrees down on I-70ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtSnowltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt12 or more inchesltvaluegt
ltparametergt
Examples of Possible Future CAP Parameters
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Supporting SlidesSupporting Slides
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
20
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
Today Pre-assigned from
table of NWS alert types
Crippling 12rdquo snow squall
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
2013 Assigned by forecaster
using next generation warning tool
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
21
- Common Alerting Protocol in the US National Weather Service
- Presentation Outline
- Slide 3
- IPAWS Vision
- IPAWS Architecture Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
- Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) Available to Public in April 2012
- US NOAA National Weather Service Authorities
- Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
- HazCollect Overview Emergency Message Flow
- NWS CAP Roadmap
- Challenges
- NWS Today
- NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
- CAP IPAWS Profile says
- CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
- Flexibility and Agility
- Questions and Discussion httpalertsweathergov Herb White Dissemination Services Manager NOAA National Weather Service Silver Spring Maryland USA HerbertWhitenoaagov
- Supporting Slides
- Future Better Tools for Communicating Impact
- HazCollect All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
NWS TodayNWS Today
12
CAP Message
NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
CAP Message
Information Database
13
CAP IPAWS Profile saysCAP IPAWS Profile says
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
14
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
15
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
16
Link to photovideo demonstrating the call to action
ldquoJust in timerdquo training onyour TV or cell phone
Works across languages
Warning effectiveness
Improved response
Example of Possible Future CAP Content
Flexibility and AgilityFlexibility and Agility
17
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtNWSStormMotionDescriptionltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt2010-11-10T124600-0600164DEG20KT+2945 -9863ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtStormReportltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt+3933-7682Woodstock MDTrees down on I-70ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtSnowltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt12 or more inchesltvaluegt
ltparametergt
Examples of Possible Future CAP Parameters
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Supporting SlidesSupporting Slides
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
20
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
Today Pre-assigned from
table of NWS alert types
Crippling 12rdquo snow squall
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
2013 Assigned by forecaster
using next generation warning tool
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
21
- Common Alerting Protocol in the US National Weather Service
- Presentation Outline
- Slide 3
- IPAWS Vision
- IPAWS Architecture Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
- Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) Available to Public in April 2012
- US NOAA National Weather Service Authorities
- Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
- HazCollect Overview Emergency Message Flow
- NWS CAP Roadmap
- Challenges
- NWS Today
- NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
- CAP IPAWS Profile says
- CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
- Flexibility and Agility
- Questions and Discussion httpalertsweathergov Herb White Dissemination Services Manager NOAA National Weather Service Silver Spring Maryland USA HerbertWhitenoaagov
- Supporting Slides
- Future Better Tools for Communicating Impact
- HazCollect All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
CAP Message
Information Database
13
CAP IPAWS Profile saysCAP IPAWS Profile says
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
14
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
15
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
16
Link to photovideo demonstrating the call to action
ldquoJust in timerdquo training onyour TV or cell phone
Works across languages
Warning effectiveness
Improved response
Example of Possible Future CAP Content
Flexibility and AgilityFlexibility and Agility
17
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtNWSStormMotionDescriptionltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt2010-11-10T124600-0600164DEG20KT+2945 -9863ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtStormReportltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt+3933-7682Woodstock MDTrees down on I-70ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtSnowltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt12 or more inchesltvaluegt
ltparametergt
Examples of Possible Future CAP Parameters
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Supporting SlidesSupporting Slides
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
20
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
Today Pre-assigned from
table of NWS alert types
Crippling 12rdquo snow squall
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
2013 Assigned by forecaster
using next generation warning tool
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
21
- Common Alerting Protocol in the US National Weather Service
- Presentation Outline
- Slide 3
- IPAWS Vision
- IPAWS Architecture Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
- Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) Available to Public in April 2012
- US NOAA National Weather Service Authorities
- Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
- HazCollect Overview Emergency Message Flow
- NWS CAP Roadmap
- Challenges
- NWS Today
- NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
- CAP IPAWS Profile says
- CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
- Flexibility and Agility
- Questions and Discussion httpalertsweathergov Herb White Dissemination Services Manager NOAA National Weather Service Silver Spring Maryland USA HerbertWhitenoaagov
- Supporting Slides
- Future Better Tools for Communicating Impact
- HazCollect All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
CAP IPAWS Profile saysCAP IPAWS Profile says
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ldquoMessages intended for CMAS dissemination MAY include an instance of ltparametergt with a ltvalueNamegt of CMAMtext and a ltvaluegt containing free form text limited in length to 90 English charactersrdquo
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtCMAMtextltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegtNWSrsquo 90 characters go hereltvaluegt
ltparametergt
14
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
15
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
16
Link to photovideo demonstrating the call to action
ldquoJust in timerdquo training onyour TV or cell phone
Works across languages
Warning effectiveness
Improved response
Example of Possible Future CAP Content
Flexibility and AgilityFlexibility and Agility
17
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtNWSStormMotionDescriptionltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt2010-11-10T124600-0600164DEG20KT+2945 -9863ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtStormReportltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt+3933-7682Woodstock MDTrees down on I-70ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtSnowltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt12 or more inchesltvaluegt
ltparametergt
Examples of Possible Future CAP Parameters
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Supporting SlidesSupporting Slides
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
20
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
Today Pre-assigned from
table of NWS alert types
Crippling 12rdquo snow squall
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
2013 Assigned by forecaster
using next generation warning tool
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
21
- Common Alerting Protocol in the US National Weather Service
- Presentation Outline
- Slide 3
- IPAWS Vision
- IPAWS Architecture Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
- Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) Available to Public in April 2012
- US NOAA National Weather Service Authorities
- Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
- HazCollect Overview Emergency Message Flow
- NWS CAP Roadmap
- Challenges
- NWS Today
- NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
- CAP IPAWS Profile says
- CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
- Flexibility and Agility
- Questions and Discussion httpalertsweathergov Herb White Dissemination Services Manager NOAA National Weather Service Silver Spring Maryland USA HerbertWhitenoaagov
- Supporting Slides
- Future Better Tools for Communicating Impact
- HazCollect All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
bull NWS CAP usage guidendash Defines how NWS information is
provided within our CAP compliant messages
bull Collaborative environment for developers
bull Self-help
bull Developer feedback encouraged
bull Monitored by NWS
15
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
16
Link to photovideo demonstrating the call to action
ldquoJust in timerdquo training onyour TV or cell phone
Works across languages
Warning effectiveness
Improved response
Example of Possible Future CAP Content
Flexibility and AgilityFlexibility and Agility
17
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtNWSStormMotionDescriptionltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt2010-11-10T124600-0600164DEG20KT+2945 -9863ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtStormReportltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt+3933-7682Woodstock MDTrees down on I-70ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtSnowltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt12 or more inchesltvaluegt
ltparametergt
Examples of Possible Future CAP Parameters
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Supporting SlidesSupporting Slides
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
20
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
Today Pre-assigned from
table of NWS alert types
Crippling 12rdquo snow squall
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
2013 Assigned by forecaster
using next generation warning tool
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
21
- Common Alerting Protocol in the US National Weather Service
- Presentation Outline
- Slide 3
- IPAWS Vision
- IPAWS Architecture Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
- Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) Available to Public in April 2012
- US NOAA National Weather Service Authorities
- Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
- HazCollect Overview Emergency Message Flow
- NWS CAP Roadmap
- Challenges
- NWS Today
- NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
- CAP IPAWS Profile says
- CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
- Flexibility and Agility
- Questions and Discussion httpalertsweathergov Herb White Dissemination Services Manager NOAA National Weather Service Silver Spring Maryland USA HerbertWhitenoaagov
- Supporting Slides
- Future Better Tools for Communicating Impact
- HazCollect All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
Increase Warning Effectiveness by Personalizing the Threat
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
bull Works across multiple alerting systems
bull Simplifies task of activating a warningndash ldquoWrite once distribute many timesrdquo
16
Link to photovideo demonstrating the call to action
ldquoJust in timerdquo training onyour TV or cell phone
Works across languages
Warning effectiveness
Improved response
Example of Possible Future CAP Content
Flexibility and AgilityFlexibility and Agility
17
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtNWSStormMotionDescriptionltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt2010-11-10T124600-0600164DEG20KT+2945 -9863ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtStormReportltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt+3933-7682Woodstock MDTrees down on I-70ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtSnowltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt12 or more inchesltvaluegt
ltparametergt
Examples of Possible Future CAP Parameters
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Supporting SlidesSupporting Slides
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
20
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
Today Pre-assigned from
table of NWS alert types
Crippling 12rdquo snow squall
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
2013 Assigned by forecaster
using next generation warning tool
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
21
- Common Alerting Protocol in the US National Weather Service
- Presentation Outline
- Slide 3
- IPAWS Vision
- IPAWS Architecture Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
- Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) Available to Public in April 2012
- US NOAA National Weather Service Authorities
- Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
- HazCollect Overview Emergency Message Flow
- NWS CAP Roadmap
- Challenges
- NWS Today
- NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
- CAP IPAWS Profile says
- CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
- Flexibility and Agility
- Questions and Discussion httpalertsweathergov Herb White Dissemination Services Manager NOAA National Weather Service Silver Spring Maryland USA HerbertWhitenoaagov
- Supporting Slides
- Future Better Tools for Communicating Impact
- HazCollect All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
Flexibility and AgilityFlexibility and Agility
17
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
bull Focus on content
bull Nimble Can add parameters without impacting user parsing (NWS not partners and users will be our limiting factors)
bull Can include additional parameters for Decision Support
bull Can include real-time information to substantiate the alert
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtNWSStormMotionDescriptionltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt2010-11-10T124600-0600164DEG20KT+2945 -9863ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtStormReportltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt+3933-7682Woodstock MDTrees down on I-70ltvaluegt
ltparametergt
ltparametergt
ltvalueNamegtSnowltvalueNamegt
ltvaluegt12 or more inchesltvaluegt
ltparametergt
Examples of Possible Future CAP Parameters
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Supporting SlidesSupporting Slides
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
20
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
Today Pre-assigned from
table of NWS alert types
Crippling 12rdquo snow squall
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
2013 Assigned by forecaster
using next generation warning tool
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
21
- Common Alerting Protocol in the US National Weather Service
- Presentation Outline
- Slide 3
- IPAWS Vision
- IPAWS Architecture Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
- Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) Available to Public in April 2012
- US NOAA National Weather Service Authorities
- Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
- HazCollect Overview Emergency Message Flow
- NWS CAP Roadmap
- Challenges
- NWS Today
- NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
- CAP IPAWS Profile says
- CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
- Flexibility and Agility
- Questions and Discussion httpalertsweathergov Herb White Dissemination Services Manager NOAA National Weather Service Silver Spring Maryland USA HerbertWhitenoaagov
- Supporting Slides
- Future Better Tools for Communicating Impact
- HazCollect All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Questions and Discussion
httpalertsweathergov
Herb WhiteDissemination Services ManagerNOAA National Weather Service
Silver Spring Maryland USAHerbertWhitenoaagov
Supporting SlidesSupporting Slides
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
20
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
Today Pre-assigned from
table of NWS alert types
Crippling 12rdquo snow squall
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
2013 Assigned by forecaster
using next generation warning tool
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
21
- Common Alerting Protocol in the US National Weather Service
- Presentation Outline
- Slide 3
- IPAWS Vision
- IPAWS Architecture Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
- Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) Available to Public in April 2012
- US NOAA National Weather Service Authorities
- Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
- HazCollect Overview Emergency Message Flow
- NWS CAP Roadmap
- Challenges
- NWS Today
- NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
- CAP IPAWS Profile says
- CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
- Flexibility and Agility
- Questions and Discussion httpalertsweathergov Herb White Dissemination Services Manager NOAA National Weather Service Silver Spring Maryland USA HerbertWhitenoaagov
- Supporting Slides
- Future Better Tools for Communicating Impact
- HazCollect All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
Supporting SlidesSupporting Slides
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
20
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
Today Pre-assigned from
table of NWS alert types
Crippling 12rdquo snow squall
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
2013 Assigned by forecaster
using next generation warning tool
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
21
- Common Alerting Protocol in the US National Weather Service
- Presentation Outline
- Slide 3
- IPAWS Vision
- IPAWS Architecture Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
- Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) Available to Public in April 2012
- US NOAA National Weather Service Authorities
- Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
- HazCollect Overview Emergency Message Flow
- NWS CAP Roadmap
- Challenges
- NWS Today
- NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
- CAP IPAWS Profile says
- CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
- Flexibility and Agility
- Questions and Discussion httpalertsweathergov Herb White Dissemination Services Manager NOAA National Weather Service Silver Spring Maryland USA HerbertWhitenoaagov
- Supporting Slides
- Future Better Tools for Communicating Impact
- HazCollect All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
FutureBetter Tools for Communicating Impact
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
lturgencygtvaluelturgencygt
bullImmediate
bullExpected
bullFuture
bullPast
ltseveritygtvalueltseveritygt
bullExtreme
bullSevere
bullModerate
bullMinor
ltcertaintygtvalueltcertaintygt
bullObserved
bullLikely
bullPossible
bullUnlikely
20
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
Today Pre-assigned from
table of NWS alert types
Crippling 12rdquo snow squall
lturgencygtImmediatelturgencygt
ltseveritygtSevereltseveritygt
ltcertaintygtLikelyltcertaintygt
2013 Assigned by forecaster
using next generation warning tool
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
21
- Common Alerting Protocol in the US National Weather Service
- Presentation Outline
- Slide 3
- IPAWS Vision
- IPAWS Architecture Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
- Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) Available to Public in April 2012
- US NOAA National Weather Service Authorities
- Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
- HazCollect Overview Emergency Message Flow
- NWS CAP Roadmap
- Challenges
- NWS Today
- NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
- CAP IPAWS Profile says
- CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
- Flexibility and Agility
- Questions and Discussion httpalertsweathergov Herb White Dissemination Services Manager NOAA National Weather Service Silver Spring Maryland USA HerbertWhitenoaagov
- Supporting Slides
- Future Better Tools for Communicating Impact
- HazCollect All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
HazCollectAll-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
bull NWS Mission ndash Relay critical pre- and post-event information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) and other dissemination systems
bull Provides CAP Alert authoring tools to emergency responders and government officials for efficient distribution of alert and warning information to affected population in the event of an emergency
ndash HazCollect Service is integrated into the NWS Telecommunications Gateway operations and backup architecture
ndash Message Examples Hazardous Materials Warning Fire Warning Evacuation Warning Shelter-in-Place Warning Amber Alert Nuclear Power Plant Warning Civil Emergency Message
bull Enables wider distribution of Non-Weather Emergency Messages tondash NWS dissemination systems including NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Wire
ndash Emergency Alert System (EAS)
ndash CAP-enabled distributors
ndash Weather enterprise news media and others that monitor and distribute NWS data streams
21
- Common Alerting Protocol in the US National Weather Service
- Presentation Outline
- Slide 3
- IPAWS Vision
- IPAWS Architecture Standards Based Alert Message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
- Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) Available to Public in April 2012
- US NOAA National Weather Service Authorities
- Sample NWS Efforts in XML amp CAP for Emergency Messages
- HazCollect Overview Emergency Message Flow
- NWS CAP Roadmap
- Challenges
- NWS Today
- NWS with Next Generation Warning Tool (2013)
- CAP IPAWS Profile says
- CAP Wiki to Encourage Collaboration with Users and Developers (Spring 2011)
- Flexibility and Agility
- Questions and Discussion httpalertsweathergov Herb White Dissemination Services Manager NOAA National Weather Service Silver Spring Maryland USA HerbertWhitenoaagov
- Supporting Slides
- Future Better Tools for Communicating Impact
- HazCollect All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System
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