A First-of-its-kind Partnership for Extreme Weather Preparation & Response
The State Weather Risk Communication Center (SWRCC) improves New York State’s collective preparation for and response to extreme weather events.
The center is a first-of-its-kind partnership between the University at Albany and New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.
Funded by New York State, SWRCC leverages UAlbany’s expertise in atmospheric sciences to help state and local emergency managers prepare for and respond to severe weather.
Visit the State Weather Risk Communication Center’s website for weather updates, alerts and warnings.
What does SWRCC do?
SWRCC works to enhance public safety, optimize weather-related spending and help New Yorkers better understand how climate change impacts our weather, safety and economy.
Our meteorologists provide rapid, tailored, real-time weather information to state agencies, emergency managers and other critical stakeholders before, during and after severe weather events.
Supporting this work, our social scientists develop more effective communication strategies, while our computer scientists build and maintain cutting edge weather products.
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