We started the day in Greenville, TX and since there was no severe weather forecast, we decided to visit the Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, TX. At the base, we interviewed a senior NCO and the emergency management officer about their preparedness for severe weather, their training and education practices, and their communication with local weather centers. We learned that the base issues its own tornado warnings and watches, independent of the surrounding weather centers. In addition, they have a community outreach program for the base population. They also have agreements to lend local law enforcement, fire, and EMS their assets in the case of an emergency.
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| Cadets discuss severe weather preparedness with the weather flight NCOIC. |
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| Cadets hear from the base emergency management officer about how Sheppard AFB handles emergency situations both on the base and also within the local community. Can you spot Al Roker? |
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| Sheppard Air Force Base |
