3. -Too Course. -No forecasts outside our area. -Not visually appealing. -Landmarks?

4. -Updated to include ranges and a better set of colors. -Roads/Cities. -Still missing forecasts outside our area.

5. -Visually appealing. -Forecasts included outside our area. -Has ranges.

6. -Also a need to display watch/warning/ advisories.

7. -Improving proficiency with PowerPoint. -Experience with this varied wildly.

8. Briefing templates for all types of hazards (2010 – present). Training began with DSS Team, expanded to rest of staff. Starting in 2014 DSS has been incorporated into our twice yearly trainings (spring and fall). Concise, no weather speak. 8 Slides or less. Focus on what is important (timing, hazards, how much).

9. Do we need a briefing?

10. Tier System Tier 1: PDF briefings emailed to core partners, posted on our webpage and social media. *Core partners include EMs, Other agencies (DOT, Red Cross). Expanded to schools and media in fall 2014. Tier 2: In addition to the PDF briefings, EM and core partner webinars with audio conference call. Tier 3: On-site deployment Timing Tier 1: Twice a day at minimum. 430 AM and 2 pm to 4 pm. Tier 2: Depends on customers but usually 10 to 11 am or 2 to 3 pm.

15. “Many hands make light work”

16. EMA NWSMedia Bring your main sectors together to meet and improve communication, relationships, and planning. Sectors include National Weather Service, Emergency Management, and media. Goal: Improved communication and establishing relationships will help for future events.

17. - Began with Sandy in 2012 -Concise information with (1) graphic to tell the story.

18. -Graphics showing the start time of snow work very well.