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On Your Way Up In Life, Take Someone With You.
If Someone Falls, Reach Out To Help Them Back Up.
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On Your Way Up In Life, Take Someone With You. If Someone Falls, Reach Out To Help Them Back Up. Dennis Sherrod - 2008 |
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Haiti Relief Trip Story and Photos Severe Weather and Disaster Plans Day 1 through 5 Weather Maps and Information
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HAITI
Our continued involvement is Haiti is in full force. The devastation of the massive earthquake on January12, 2010 remains much as it did over 1 year ago. Approximately 300,000 (revised numbers) died and well over 1.5 million people were left homeless. To make matter worse on the people of Haiti, on October 19, 2010 the first case of Cholera was confirmed in the country. Since that time over 4000 people have died and in excess of 200,000 have been infected. To compound the terrible situations occurring in Haiti, they are in the middle of Presidential elections in a country that is deeply rooted in political turmoil and accusations of wrong-doings. This makes other countries' government hesitant to place recovery funds there for fear that the monies may not reach the intended victims. This has left a very major portion of relief efforts on Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) who are deeply strained to provide the relief and medical help necessary to save lives and help this country revive. Alert 1 Weather, Inc volunteers continue on a daily basis to provide aid to the impoverished country. Working through the Haiti Medical and Public Health Information Sharing Environment, (Haiti MPHISE), Haiti Epidemic Advisory System (HEAS) and the Bio-Surveillance System, we daily provide Weather, Logistics Services, and Security Information |
HAITI CHOLERA OUTBREAK STATISTICS April 8, 2011 274,418 Cases of Cholera 4787 Deaths It is expected that another surge in the number of Cholera cases and Deaths will occur starting with the rainy season beginning in April. __________________________________ February 21, 2011 243,197 Cases of Cholera 4626 Deaths 2.1% Fatality Rate among those hospitalized ______________________________ February 9, 2011 231,070 Cases of Cholera 125,039 People Hospitalized 4549 Deaths |
2011 ALERT 1 WEATHER OPERATIONS UPDATE January 10, 2011 Alert 1 Weather, Inc., during the year 2011, will be enhancing and furthering our involvement in all areas of our operations. DISASTER RELIEF and HUMANITARIAN AID Our commitment to the needs of the people who have been adversely affected by disasters will increase. Through additional volunteers and our Sponsors' dedicated involvement, we will be there to provide our current and NEW additional services. SEVERE WEATHER LIVE COVERAGE, DOCUMENTATION and FIELD WORK In addition, our Severe Weather Live Coverage, Documentation, and Field Work will be stepped up. From the start of our operations in 2008, we have been and will continue to be a full time, 52 weeks per year, operation and do not operate only during times of severe weather. We are constantly involved in some form of our work and working toward providing better services. Our first two years were excellent years and last year, 2010, again provided us with amazing opportunities to be involved in extensive research studies with numerous Government and non-Governmental Organizations. This included working with and along side: ⇒⇒⇒⇒⇒ |
In addition, in 2011, we are looking forward to our working with some new Professional and Dedicated Severe Weather Researchers and new Disaster Relief Volunteers across the country. The volunteers are such dedicated and caring individuals who freely give their time and truly care about helping their fellow man.
We look forward to our continuing commitment from our sponsors and some new sponsors. Without our sponsors willingness and desires to help the people in need, much of our work would not be possible.
We ask you to kindly recognize and do business with these sponsors.
If you would be interested in volunteering or learning more about our relief efforts, please feel free to contact us:
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http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#/pages/Alert-1-Weather-Inc/89008940824?ref=ts ================================== January 12, 2010 Haiti Earthquake An 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti killing approximately 230,000 people. The country remains in ruins 10 months later as well over 1.5 million people are still living in "tent cities" Alert 1 Weather, Inc. responded to the emergency, first by initiating within 3 hours. For the first 8days we provided emergency communications for Search and Rescue and requests for emergency aid. Requests were sent to both Southern Command and rescue personnel on the ground in Haiti. 01-20-2010 The following statistics of our involvement are as of the end of week one. 168 hours post
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 After 8 days we responded to Haiti where we provided aid and relief services on the ground through the second week in February.
RELIEF SUPPLIES DONATED 05-17-2010 Over 5000 pounds of just medical supplies have been donated so far to us for Haiti. 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. Photos are on our GALLERY web page |
NEW SPONSORS 05-21-2011 Alert 1 Weather, Inc. is extremely pleased that GOLIGHT has joined us as one of new sponsors. GOLIGHT will be supporting our ongoing work in all areas of our disaster relief operations. We will be using the remote controlled GOLIGHT on both our vehicles and trailers as we work in the various disaster areas. We are able to use these as Spot Lights, Flood Lights, or a combination with the independently operated remotes. These have proven themselves to be invaluable as we go into and work the many disaster areas we have needed to work this year. 02-10-2011 Alert 1 Weather, Inc. is pleased and honored to welcome SPOT, LLC. as our newest sponsor SPOT, LLC. produces a full line of personal satellite messaging and emergency communication devices. The SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger provides a vital line of communication with friends and family when you want it, and emergency assistance when you need it. Using 100% satellite technology, SPOT works virtually anywhere in the world, even where cell phones don’t – all with the push of a button. Alert 1 Weather, Inc. will be using these devices in Haiti, in conjunction with the Haiti MPHISE in the massive cholera relief efforts. Utilizing the Tracking Progress option, we will be able to follow and track, via Google maps, the medical relief teams as they work throughout the rugged and remote areas of the country. Additionally, the teams will be able to send an OK message or a short customized message back to our operations center. If required, an SOS signal can be sent for Critical or Life Threatening situations. ======================================== Photos are on our GALLERY web page |
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
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
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. VORTEX2is by far the largest and most ambitious effort ever made to understand tornadoes.
06-18-2010
Alert 1 Weather, Inc. completed the field operations with the Vortex 2 group. That phase involved 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.
Photos are on our GALLERY web page |
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Welcome to our newest Sponsor
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Energizer Battery Company Energizer Batteries and Flashlights ========================================= SPOT, LLC Personal Satellite Messaging and Emergency Communications ==================================================
Since 1997 AquaTech has been on the forefront of the design and manufacture of underwater camera housings and camera protective equipment
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Tamracis recognized throughout the world as the leading "Name Brand" manufacturer of camera cases with distribution throughout the
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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. ======================
Pro Weather Monitoring Systems from Tycon Power. Supplier of our on-site Weather Monitoring Station. ========================
Supplier of our Online Weather Maps and Graphical Up-dates
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