tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759913671101666257.post6327182587045306471..comments2023-05-24T06:02:06.480-05:00Comments on Chuck's Chatter: Is something wrong with tornado warnings?Chuck Doswellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03099345055614900157noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759913671101666257.post-25914786838363543262011-10-26T17:55:47.924-05:002011-10-26T17:55:47.924-05:00In my opinion, life is risky from the moment of co...In my opinion, life is risky from the moment of conception to death. Everything about living involves unknowns and surprises. Without accepting the risks of living and learning how to handle the risks, our species would not have advanced very far.<br /><br />Weather forecasting agencies issue watches and warnings for a variety of dangerous weather events. The practice is not without its flaws and shortcomings, but under most circumstances the majority of warnings can pass the "smell test". <br /><br />Improvements in preparing and delivering warnings will come with time. Until that happens, there are many existing communications vehicles through which warnings are made public. It becomes the sole responsibility of every individual to mitigate risks to life and property by being prepared for dangerous weather events and ensuring an up-to-date awareness of imminent severe weather.<br /><br />For all of us, life is a minute-by-minute deal we have to live with. If minutes are important then by all means be prepared to act on a minute's notice whenever threats develop. <br /><br />In this day and age of enlightenment, everyone should know the natural risks that are part of their local environment. If tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, avalanches, forest fires, dangerous diseases or threats from wild animals are within the realm of possibility, then taking personal responsibility to act quickly to save life and limb should be part of daily living. <br /><br />Everyone needs to be able to deal with risky events in a well rehearsed, disciplined, coordinated manner to mitigate as many nasty consequences as possible. <br /><br />Is something wrong with tornado warnings? Only that they are not yet perfect. Dealing with imperfection means being prepared to the best of one's ability.<br /><br />If a person is unprepared or chooses to remain uninformed of these eventualities then that individual has not accepted full responsibility for his life. <br /><br />Dave BrownDave Brownnoreply@blogger.com