Emergency Group Protocol During Weather Events

During a severe weather event, such as a tornado warning, the proper use of an emergency group is paramount for safety and coordination. Transmissions on this vital communication channel should be reserved exclusively for immediate, critical information concerning the storm and its impact. This includes prompt announcements when warnings are issued or officially canceled by the proper authority. Crucial reports also encompass observable, significant changes in the storm system's behavior, such as rapid rotation, a confirmed or developing funnel/tornado, or a sudden shift in movement.

Focus your reports on direct evidence of the storm's severity: relaying information on hail size, significant rainfall rates, or measured damaging winds. Report on confirmed property damage and, most urgently, any situation involving imminent personal danger or life-threatening scenarios. For example, a transmission should be made if you witness people trapped or injured, or if debris is blocking a key escape route. All other communications—including general discussions, non-critical observations, or reports of minor damage—must be held until after the immediate danger of the event has passed to keep the channel clear for essential, life-saving transmissions. The goal is to maximize the speed and clarity of vital information exchange.