Windstorm Impact Reduction Plan

Windstorm Impact Reduction Plan Public Law 108-360, Title II, known as the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004, was signed into law by President Bush on October 25, 2004. This law seeks to measurably reduce the loss of life and property from windstorms. The law states that, No later than 90 days after the … Continued


Enhanced Fujita Tornado Scale Implementation

Enhanced Fujita Tornado Scale Implementation NOAA06-011 Contact: Dennis Feltgen FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (301) 713-0622, Ext. 210 February 2, 2006 NOAA’S NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IMPROVES TORNADO RATING SYSTEM NOAA’s National Weather Service today announced plans to implement the Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale to rate tornadoes to replace the original Fujita (F) Scale. The EF Scale will … Continued