How to Apply

Unfortunately, the link to the form in the Toolkit, http://www.stormready.noaa.gov/resources/toolkit.pdf
refers to the old form.  The correct for is available in Appendix A of the 2005 guide, http://www.weather.gov/stormready/resources/OpsManual2005.pdf, as well as through the Application Process Link, at http://www.stormready.noaa.gov/resources/toolkit.pdf.

There are three steps to becoming StormReady or TsunamiReady: written application, verification visit(s), and local board action. Applicants with jurisdiction over a community and unincorporated areas of the surrounding county need only submit one application with the combined populations.

The application requests a basic accounting of emergency technology and a brief narrative describing preparedness and planning activities. The narrative aids in assessing such things as the hazardous weather plan, exercises and public safety programs. After reviewing the application, the StormReady Chairperson will assign a team to visit the applicant and formally discuss the application.

Easy Ways to Apply for StormReady and TsunamiReady Status

• Contact your local NWS office. You must contact your local Warning Coordination Meteorologist before applying.
  
• Fill out a StormReady form on your computer or at your desk. When completed, send it to your local WCM: fillable PDF, Word
• Fill out a joint StormReady / TsunamiReady form on your computer or at your desk. When completed, send it to your local WCM: PDF, Word
• Apply for TsunamiReady only, Word
• Arrange a Verification Visit(s)
• Receive approval of local advisory board action
• Congratulations! Conduct recognition ceremony!
• Read Paperwork Reduction Act Information