When you think about floods, odds are you don’t think about NASA scientists. When NASA scientists think about floods, you can bet they’re thinking about people like you. Find out why during National Flood Safety Awareness Week, March 16 – 22, 2014.
Editor’s Note: This event is now closed.
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Who: People of Earth (a.k.a. YOU).
What: NASA Earth scientists Patrick Gatlin and Timothy Lang invite you to a web chat about flooding and NASA precipitation measurement research. Gatlin and Lang will listen and respond to your weather questions live.
When: On the evening of Wednesday, March 19 from 8-10 p.m. EDT.
Where: Right here! To join the conversation, just return to this page and log in a few minutes before 8 p.m. EDT (March 19).
Why: Weather-related issues affect all of us right here on Earth, right now. Different times of the year bring different weather-related dangers, and flood risk is highest in spring. Join us and learn about floods, flood risks and ways to minimize impacts on you, your family and your community.
National Weather Awareness Weeks
In addition to National Flood Safety Awareness Week, NASA Marshall is holding web chats during the following national awareness and preparedness events:
- Air Quality Awareness Week (April 28 – May 3)
- Heat Awareness Day (May 23)
- Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 25 – 31)
- Lightning Safety Awareness Week (June 22 – 28)
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Media Contact:
Janet Anderson
Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Ala.
256-544-0994
janet.l.anderson@nasa.gov