Zehr, Weaver, Connell
Following the Fort Collins flood of 28 July 1997, a glaring lack of training was identified in the local 9-1-1 dispatch staff regarding severe weather. Further research showed that this lack of training in catastrophic weather-related incidents was common to many natural disasters which have occurred across the country over the past eight years (period researched). J. Weaver designed a set of Natural Disaster response cards aimed at in-service training and guidance in real-time for 9-1-1 dispatchers. The cards were reviewed by NWS staff, scientists, emergency managers, as well as FEMA and Red Cross staff. The cards are now on the web, and initial reviews from emergency managers around the country is positive. Cards may be viewed at: http://www.ci.fort-collins.co.us/c_safety/oem/overview_ndic.htm
