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NTHMP Warning Coordination Subcommittee Update: Terms of Reference (December 3, 2007)

This document outlines the Terms of Reference for the NTHMP Warning Coordination Subcommittee, initiated in 2005. It serves to streamline input from NTHMP partners regarding operational procedures for tsunami warning centers, covering aspects such as warning products, criteria, exercises, EAS, and message content. The subcommittee consists of representatives from various states, NOAA, FEMA, and USGS, among others. Changes to the terms can be made through a coordinated effort, fostering effective communication and collaboration among members.

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NTHMP Warning Coordination Subcommittee Update: Terms of Reference (December 3, 2007)

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  1. Warning Coordination Subcommittee Update

  2. Terms of Reference • Submitted NTHMP Chair 12/3/2007 • Introduction: • Started 2005 • WCATWC Pacific AOR customers • Expanded to all states/territories and PTWC AOR

  3. Terms of Reference • Purpose • Provide NTHMP partners input to operational procedures • Warning center products • Warning criteria • Exercises • EAS • Message content • Information/experience exchange

  4. Terms of Reference • Authority • WCS primary mechanism for NTHMP input ot operational TWS. • Major changes • Vetted by NWS service change procedures • Minor changes • Implement after coordination with Tsunami Program Operations Leader

  5. Terms of Reference • Membership • State/territory tsunami representatives • NOAA Tsunami Program Leaders • FEMA • USGS • TWC Directors • NWS Regional Tsunami leaders • NWS Marine and Coastal Services Rep. • NWS WCMs

  6. Terms of Reference • Chairpersons • Approved by a majority of the NTHMP Coordinating Committee • 11/1/2007 – Jim Goltz, Chip McCreery, and Paul Whitmore • Communications • In conjunction with annual meeting • Notes and Action Items kept by Chairs

  7. Action Item Update

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