I guess you can worry less when a big storm rolls in during your vacation...
The National Weather Service today will recognize Walt Disney World for the preparations it has made for severe weather.
Disney World is the first theme park and resort to receive the StormReady community distinction. The attraction joins more than 1,000 communities across the country that are part of the weather service program.
"The public recognition is very important to our cast members and our guests because it demonstrates the hard work that goes on here," Disney spokesman Jacob DiPietre said. "It also reassures our guests that safety and security are always a top priority."
The weather service program, which was launched in 1999, recognizes communities that have worked with the weather service to develop storm-preparedness programs. Disney World operates its own emergency operations center and an amateur radio club, which are capable of broadcasting weather warnings round the clock.
StormReady locations are capable of receiving government severe weather warnings by more than one means.
"StormReady helps communities improve communication and safety skills needed to save lives -- before, during and after the event," said Bill Proenza, director of the weather service's southern region.
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The National Weather Service today will recognize Walt Disney World for the preparations it has made for severe weather.
Disney World is the first theme park and resort to receive the StormReady community distinction. The attraction joins more than 1,000 communities across the country that are part of the weather service program.
"The public recognition is very important to our cast members and our guests because it demonstrates the hard work that goes on here," Disney spokesman Jacob DiPietre said. "It also reassures our guests that safety and security are always a top priority."
The weather service program, which was launched in 1999, recognizes communities that have worked with the weather service to develop storm-preparedness programs. Disney World operates its own emergency operations center and an amateur radio club, which are capable of broadcasting weather warnings round the clock.
StormReady locations are capable of receiving government severe weather warnings by more than one means.
"StormReady helps communities improve communication and safety skills needed to save lives -- before, during and after the event," said Bill Proenza, director of the weather service's southern region.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/custom/tourism/orl-disney3006may30,0,5193745.story?track=rss