National Weather Service Outdoor Event Planning Class

Overview:

Elevate your event safety planning and decision making by joining this dynamic, interactive seminar!  We will highlight the essential elements of an outdoor event hazardous weather safety plan and take a hands-on approach to incorporating tools and support services available from the National Weather Service into decision making.  Building on the successful 2025 format, this year’s program features all-new interactive scenarios.  Take part in breakout groups, collaborating directly with NWS staff to apply concepts to real-world situations, followed by large-group discussions and sharing of ideas and best practices.  Seminar objectives include:

• Demonstrate awareness of NWS products and services available before and during special events
• Understand the importance of having an event weather safety plan and the importance of calculating the time needed to alert and evacuate/shelter the attendees
• Understand the importance of having a designated weather liaison for the event to support planning and decision making
• Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of NWS products, services and Event Ready tools to make informed decisions regarding the execution of evacuation/shelter plans

Intended Audience:

• NOT open to the public
• Emergency management
• Police
• Fire
• Local government/community event planners
• Park district safety officials
• Anyone who may monitor weather for a community event
• Other local government agencies who make weather related decisions in the summer