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NOAA's National Weather Service has renewed the City of Mesa's StormReady Community certification for another four years. Mesa was first recognized as StormReady on March 8, 2018, and the new certification is valid until the next renewal in 2030.
The StormReady program recognizes communities that are prepared for severe weather and flooding and can quickly share accurate, life-saving information with the public. Mesa earned the renewal by continuing to invest in planning, communication and coordination to help keep residents safe before, during and after hazardous weather events.
"This recognition reflects the City of Mesa's strong commitment to protecting our residents. Our teams work year-round to plan, prepare and communicate so our community has the information it needs when severe weather threatens," said Mayor Mark Freeman. "Being recognized again as a StormReady Community shows that Mesa takes public safety seriously and continues to invest in being prepared."
To maintain its StormReady status, the City of Mesa has taken ongoing steps to prepare for severe weather and reduce risks to the community:
Monitoring Weather Around the Clock
•Monitoring weather conditions and hazards 24/7
•Receiving alerts and forecasts directly from the National Weather Service
•Using backup communication systems to ensure warnings are never interrupted
Getting Information to the Public Quickly
•Sharing warnings through multiple channels, including emergency alerts, social media and city communication platforms
•Following clear procedures to quickly distribute severe weather information
•Coordinating with police, fire and other public safety partners to deliver consistent messages
Planning for Weather-Related Risks
•Including weather threats such as flooding, extreme heat and severe storms in emergency plans
•Using past data and real-time information to guide preparedness efforts
•Regularly reviewing risks and identifying ways to improve protection
Training and Coordination
•Providing regular training for city staff on severe weather response
•Conducting exercises to test coordination between emergency management, public safety and communications teams
•Working closely with the National Weather Service and regional partners
Public Education and Community Preparedness
•Offering outreach and education on weather safety and preparedness
•Providing easy-to-understand resources to help residents know what to do during severe weather
•Focusing on building a weather-ready community
"Earning StormReady certification takes consistent effort and teamwork," said Emergency Management Director Robert Campa. "This renewal highlights the hard work of our emergency management staff, public safety partners and City departments who monitor conditions, train regularly and ensure we can quickly share accurate information with the public when it matters most."
More information about emergency preparedness is available on the City's website