musings for speech 111

module 8 speaking event, small group

I attended a storm spotter meeting at our firestation. Represenatives from approximately 4 other departments attended this meeting. It was presented by meteorologist Cindy Fay. Her agenda was to organize the weatherspotter network for the year, tell us what information they wanted from us, and tell us what they could do to help us prepare for the storm season. She began her presentation with a slide show and narrative on how thunderstorms form, different type of thunderstorms, tornado formation, etc. Then she showed us how they try to determine tornadoes on radar, and showed us how to verify what they assume is happening. I know from personal experience that each member of the group is committed to their responsibilities of understanding storm formation, maintaining personal safety, and reporting what is happening through the appropriate channels. We do not have any individual assignments, except a schedule of when we are to go out and storm spot. Cindy provided numerous real video recordings of tornadoes and storms, some of which we remember from years past. She also provided statistics for storms and tornado events in Kansas and Nebraska for the previous year. Her presentation was inteesting and informative.

posted by kevin @ 10:09 AM