Tim Shriver
EF4
Tim,
I don't know which NWSO you are associated with but I would hazard a guess to say that they took an extreme approach to the budget cuts which is NOT reflected by NOAA / NWS. As for refering reports to 911, that is an absolutly asinine response as now you have just swamped and overloaded the primary call center for responders!! Our NWSO (FWD) has adamatly preached at Skywarn classes and other presentations, DO NOT call 911! And please remember that you are speaking of only 1 NWSO that seems to have taken a skewed approach, not the majority of the field offices.
This is one of the reason I resigned as a representitive of our group to our local WFO. I didn't like the way we were treated during the "almost Federal Shutdown" last year. It's their way or not at all.
Its too bad as I consider some of the NWS staff there good friends.
I hope this changes someday...
Tim