VAWS: Understanding the Alaska Regional Operations Center (ROC) of the National Weather Service

Speaker: David Kramer
Emergency Response Specialist
Emergency Services Branch
Alaska Environmental Science and Services Integration Center
National Weather Service

Weather plays a significant role for people’s lives, livelihoods, and property in Alaska. The ROC stands at the crossroads of weather and communication for the National Weather Service’s Alaska Region and we must remain vigilant of the ever changing weather. We will discuss the National Weather Service’s structure in Alaska and the ROC’s role in supporting National Weather Service operations and partners at all levels.