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Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies offers Commercial Fishermen Free Safety Classes

12/12/2024 - By Ben Hayden. The Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) offers a range of training programs designed for professionals in the maritime industry. Combining traditional hands-on instruction with newer technologies, MITAGS provides educational resources to prepare crews for work demands and accident response. If an individual can show… SEE MORE
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Virginia proclaims Commercial Waterman Safety Week

9/28/2024 - By Larry Chowning. As a reminder that commercial fishing is an important part of the State of Virginia’s economy, Commonwealth’s governor Glenn Youngkin issued a proclamation recently that the week of September 15-21 is “Commercial Waterman Safety Week.” The proclamation notes that the “Commonwealth’s commercial watermen and seafood industry generate… SEE MORE
July 25, 2024: Emergency responders on the scene at the California Park Fire. Right: August 8, 2024: National Weather Service Incident Meteorologist Ryan Walbrun briefs the CalFire Incident Management Team on smoke trajectory and impacts while deployed on the Park Fire. (Image credit: Left: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire); Right: NOAA.)

It’s not Just Hot Air: Improved Air Quality Model Aids Forecasters in The Field

9/13/2024 - By noaa.gov. Imagine you’re a NOAA weather forecaster in the field during a raging, rapidly-spreading wildfire. Your title is incident meteorologist (or IMET), and your job is to support agencies and emergency responders who fight these devastating blazes by providing accurate weather forecasts. Your forecasts help determine a variety of factors about… SEE MORE
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Fall Safety: Prepare for Wildfires and Pending Winter Weather

9/12/2024 - By noaa.gov. Get ready for autumn by planning for seasonal weather hazards Fall may bring images of changing leaves, football games and pumpkin patches to mind, but as we prepare for these annual autumn favorites, it’s also time to prepare for potential weather hazards. This fall, NOAA’s National Weather Service… SEE MORE