The Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to tornado warnings and watches. This initiative aims to understand how people receive and respond to NOAA-issued tornado alerts to improve future warning systems. The feedback will be gathered through a web-based app and a standardized survey, focusing on the public's response to recent tornado events. This request is part of a pilot study to develop better methods for collecting post-event data and enhancing NOAA's tornado warning systems.
Simple Explanation
The Commerce Department wants to hear what people think about how they tell us about tornadoes. They hope to make it safer by figuring out the best ways to send out these warnings.