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BP OIL SPILL DISASTER

07-05-2010

Please support the Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida Gulf Coast Beaches and their Businesses.

The beaches area depend on us for their livelihood and survival. There are many things to do and many days the beaches are clean and free of oil. The businesses are open and great deals are available most everywhere.

Please click the link below and read about "Hope for the Gulf."

 BP Oil Spill Crisis - Hope for the Gulf

 

2010 Tropical Weather and Hurricane Season

Atlantic -  Caribbean Sea - Gulf of Mexico

07-19-2010 - Currently there are no active Tropical systems in the Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico.

07-01-2010 - At 9:00 p.m. CDT, 06-30-2010, the National Hurricane Center, confirmed that Alex had made landfall with winds of 105 mph (165 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 947 millibars (28.0 in Hg) in Sota la Marina, Tamaulipas. Several hours after moving ashore, the storm weakened to Category 1 status, and its structure began to deteriorate.

06-25-2010 - The first tropical storm of Atlantic /  Caribbean Sea - Gulf of Mexico has formed. It is named Alex. The currect projected path takes it over the Yucatan Penisula toward Central Coast of Mexico on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. The currect forecast projects it to become a Hurricane on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 and remain so as it approaches the Mexico coast. 

 

 

 

 

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HAITI 

EMERGENCY RELIEF

01-12-2010

PLEASE MAKE A DONATION NOW TO HELP.

100% OF ALL DONATIONS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE  HAITI RELIEF.

Please mark your Donation as: " HAITI"

 

We, at Alert 1 Weather, Inc. would like to ask everyone to please also support: JP HRO

Jenkins / Penn Haitian Relief Organization

http://www.JPHRO.org

Sean Penn and the people he is working with are providing fantastic work to many people throughout Haiti.

 

01-20-2010

The following statistics of our involvement are as of the end of week one. 168 hours post Port-au-Prince earthquake. 

 

STATISTICS

 168 Hours since earthquake

 162 Hours since Alert 1 Weather's Activation and involvement

 261 Total Requests for Assistance -via Text, Phone, Email, Facebook

   39+ Average Requests per Day

1 Person Successfully Rescued Day 7

 

02-16-2010

Photos are currently posted on our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#/pages/Alert-1-Weather-Inc/89008940824?ref=ts

 

NEW SPONSORS

 

03-24-2010

We would like to welcome and thank our new sponsor:

 

WATCH GUARD IN-CAR VIDEO SYSTEMS

 

Watch Guard Video makes the best In-Car video systems.  Their systems are the most used video systems by Law Enforcement agencies across the United States.

Alert 1 Weather, Inc. will be using one of their DV-1 Overhead Mounted Video Systems in our vehicle. This will allow us the ability to record all of our work both outside and inside our vehicle with or without sound. Also, our GPS location will automatically be embedded into our recorded video. This system records directly to its own hard drive and onto DVD disc in an MPEG2 format.

www.WatchGuardVideo.com

 

04-09-2010

We would like to thank and welcome our newest Sponsor:

Aqua Tech

Water Imaging Technology

Aqua Tech is the leading manufacturer of Underwater Camera Housings and Camera Protective Equipment.  

http://www.aquatech.com.au/

 

 

RELIEF SUPPLIES DONATED

05-17-2010

Over 5000 pounds of just medical supplies have been donated so far to us. This includes such things as bandages of all kinds, tape, wrap, antiseptic, alcohol, betadine, gloves, anti-microbial wipes, masks, etc. 

We sincerely thank all those that have volunteered, helped, and donated to this disaster. Your continued support and help is greatly needed.

A special thanks to Wilson Electronics for supplying us with all of the cellular and data amplification equipment for our operations in Haiti. The use of their equipment will allow us to better obtain and use cellular and communication signal data in this area where the normal service is currently not totally restored.

GULF OIL SPILL

In light of the unprecented size and magnitude of BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, we feel we must, at the very least, offer any services we can to those in the affected areas. The shear magnitude of this disaster is beyond most of our comprehension.

It is feared by many that the fishing industries all across the Gulf will be changed, possibly for many years ahead. This will also apply to the cities, businesses,and people who rely on these regions for their livelihood.

Another of the great fears is the very likely senario of a tropical system or hurricane coming into the northern area of the Gulf of Mexico. Not only will this very possibly force much more of the spilled oil into land, but will also hamper the relief efforts and efforts to stop the flow.

Alert 1 Weather, Inc. will be closely monitoring the situation and will be ready to provide relief services and any aid we can to those in need in the Gulf Regions.  

Alert 1 Weather, Inc. welcomes any ideas, suggestions, or comments to provide assistance to the regions.

06-30-2010

UPDATE

Alert 1 Weather will be making a trip to the Gulf Coast region sometime between 07-08-10 and 07-12-10. We will be assessing the BP oil spill and document how it is affecting the area's businesses and individuals and determine, if possible, any foreseeable need for our's and other disaster relief organizations' future involvement.  

PRESS RELEASE

 03-12-2010 

 

Alert 1 Weather, Inc. is very pleased and proud to announce that we have been invited and requested to join the Vortex2 project for the 2010 year. This is a huge honor, as only a very limited number of people from around the world are invited to join in this scientific project.

Vortex2 is the world's largest and most scientific study to understand and study tornadoes. Alert 1 Weather, Inc. will be working alongside of over 100 scientists, over a dozen universities, several government, private organizations, and participants from the United States, Italy, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, and Australia.  

The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are contributing over $10 million toward this study.

Dennis Sherrod from Alert 1 Weather, Inc. will be participating and traveling across the United States with the group while these studies are being undertaken by the Vortex2 project.

Alert 1 Weather, Inc. is currently involved in our operations plans, with our field operations and meetings beginning in the 3rd week of April 2010 in Boulder, Colorado.  The official start date of the entire Field Project is scheduled to start May 01, 2010 as we follow severe weather outbreaks. This phase will involve hundreds of tests and findings which will be conducted through at least October 2011 and the study will provide information and scientific findings that will be used for years to come.

Currently, the average warning time is 13 minutes, with a 70% False Alarm Rate. Goals and hopes are that these studies will provide better understanding and may be used to increase warning times to 30-60 minutes with more accuracy. This will inevitably lead to saving more lives and reduce injuries to those in the path of tornadoes.

The 2009 study was covered extensively by most all major media networks and newspapers throughout the world. A higher media coverage and presence is expected for this year's project.   

ALERT 1 WEATHER, INC. is a 100% Volunteer, Non-Profit Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Aid organization based out of Birmingham, AL.  Alert 1 Weather, Inc. provides disaster relief and humanitarian aid to those affected by severe weather and natural disasters primarily in the United States. Operations are also undertaken wherever the greatest needs may arise. In addition, Alert 1 Weather participates in and helps in severe weather studies and public education programs.

Recently, Alert 1 Weather, Inc. completed a Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Aid trip to Haiti, where assistance was provided after the massive 7.0 earthquake on January 12, 2010 that killed over an estimated 220,000 people.  http://www.Alert1Weather.org

VORTEX2is by far the largest and most ambitious effort ever made to understand tornadoes.  
Over 100 scientists and over 50 science and support vehicles participate in this unique, fully nomadic, field program during its second field season in 2010. The National Science Foundation (NSF) foundation and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are contributing over $10 million towards this effort. Participants will again be drawn from over a dozen universities, and several government and private organizations. International participants will be drawn from Italy, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada and Australia.

http://www.Vortex2.org

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SEEKING VOLUNTEERS

11-14-2009

Would you like to be a part of reaching out to those in need and helping people when a disaster strikes?

Every year hundreds of people are affected in some form by Severe Weather Events, Natural and Man-Made Disasters. For almost everyone of these people, this is the biggest tramatic event that has ever happened to them. They are at a loss of what to do.

  • What is their next step?
  • How do they start over?
  • How do they help their families?
  • How will they eat?
  • Where will they get the medicines they need?
  • Where will they stay?
  • How will they just make it through the day?

There are too many scenarios to list. So many times, just a warm smile, a gentle touch, a comforting word can make all the difference to these people.

We, at Alert 1 Weather, strive to reach out and help anyone in their hours of need. As we are growing, we are getting more and more requests from all over to help. While we can not be everywhere, we would like to have a network of people in many areas who are willing to help when they can or when they are needed.  No special skills are required to join in our all volunteer organization. Only a desire to help in some way is all we ask. Those with specialized skills are always welcome and needed also.

There are no set amounts of time or locations required to be a part of our Organization.

Volunteers from Churches, Schools, Civic Groups, Businesses, and various organizations are very welcome and needed to join us.

We are always in need of various donated items also. Many times, as our supplies come in, they may go out just as quickly. It seems we never have enough.

  • Non-Perishable Foods
  • Bottled Water
  • Personal Hygeine Items
  • Baby / Infant Items
  • First Aid Supplies
  • Clothing of all sizes and kinds
  • Blankets
  • Emergency Lighting
  • Generators
  • Chainsaws
  • Monetary Donations

If you would like to join us, help those in need, or just have any questions, please contact us at anytime at any of the email addresses below.

Please specify:

  • What city you currently live
  • Approximate areas or distance you are willing or able to go
  • Any specific days or times you would not be available.
  • PLEASE be sure to give us your contact information should you wish to join us.
  • Please list if you have any specialized skills that may further help.

 

THANK YOU !

Dennis Sherrod

Chairmain

 

Contact:

 

info@Alert1Weather.org

Donations@Alert1Weather.org

Dennis@Alert1Weather.org  

SPONSORS

We would like to thank each of our Corporate sponsors who support us and make our work easier through your generous donations and support.

Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fort Morgan, and Perdido Key Condo and House Rentals and Sales.

http://www.meyerre.com

 

Since 1997 AquaTech has been on the forefront of the design and manufacture of underwater camera housings and camera protective equipment

http://www.aquatech.com.au/

 

       

www.WatchGuardVideo.com

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Web Hosting, E-Commerce Hosting, and Web Design

www.DrylineHosting.com

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 Improving Your Cellular Signal with the World's

Best-Performing Cellular Amplifiers and Antennas

 

www.WilsonElectronics.com

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the exclusive U.S. distributor for Tokina Co., Ltd. (Tokyo), AT-X Pro Series Lenses,  Kenko Co., Ltd. (Tokyo), Professional  Digital Camera and Video Accessories,HOYA Corporation (Tokyo). Prestigious brand of camera filters and the most copied line of tripods today.SLIK Corporation

 

www.THKPhoto.com

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Tamrac is recognized throughout the world as the leading "Name Brand" manufacturer of camera cases with distribution throughout the USA, Canada, Europe & Japan 

 

www.Tamrac.com

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Pelican Products, Inc

Pelican Legendary Lifetime Guarantee

Makers of Hardside Protective Cases for all types of Electronics and Specialty Items. Also a full line of lights for outdoor use and emergency services.

 

www.Pelican.com

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Pro Weather Monitoring Systems from Tycon Power. Supplier of our on-site Weather Monitoring Station.

www.ProWeatherStation.com

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Supplier of our Online Weather Maps and Graphical Updates

www.MichiganWXSystem.com

Home of Reed Timmer from Discovery Channel's Storm Chaser Series. Featuring a Breaking News Weather Blog, Live Storm Chasing Video, and interactive member community.

www.TornadoVideos.net

Delivering Breaking News and Weather Feeds from anywhere to everywhere.

www.ChaserTV.com

 

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