December 6-10, 2004 has been designated "Winter Weather Awareness Week" in New Mexico. It marks the annual campaign by the National Weather Service to promote winter storm and cold weather awareness and safety.
The key to avoiding serious injury or death during a major winter storm is knowing the
safety rules to survive cold weather. Staying informed of
forecasts and warnings for winter storm conditions will let you prepare early to avoid travel and other exposure to harsh cold weather conditions.
It's important to always keep a radio or TV handy during the winter season. National Weather Service weather watches and warnings are broadcast over
NOAA Weather Radio, which is your direct link to National Weather Service forecasts and warnings. Warning alarms on these weather radios could save your life. We encourage you, our listeners, to tell your family and friends about NOAA Weather Radio!
Watches and warnings are also passed onto local commercial radio and television stations and cable TV networks. The
Emergency Managers Weather Information Network
(EMWIN) also provides a satellite and internet broadcast of critical weather information to all communities.
Additional safety information, plus help in preparedness planning, is available by contacting the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the following number below or by sending us an
e-mail [sr-abq.webmaster@noaa.gov].
Northern and Central New Mexico - Albuquerque office (505) 243-0702
South-central and Southwest New Mexico - El Paso Area office (505) 589-4088
Southeast New Mexico - Midland TX office (432) 563-5006
Other Links
Weather Safety and Preparedness Information
Weather Safety Brochures - National Weather Service publications (most are in Spanish also)
NOAA Weather Radio - broadcasts NWS warnings, watches, forecasts, and other hazard
information 24 hours a day.
EMWIN - Emergency Managers Weather Information Network
FEMA - Preparedness, Training, and Exercises
National Weather Service Office of Meteorology Winter Weather Awareness Homepage
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