I've just been through Charley and Frances and find that despite the efforts of the Weather Channel (and local radio/TV), reliable information on flooding, damage, food/gas and water supplies, electrical and water utility problems still is far short of useful--which tells me there is still room for a lot more GIS implementation.  Getting the Hurricane Word Out. The director of the National Hurricane Center stays calm in the midst of a storm, but wants everyone in hurricane-prone areas to get the message from his media advisories: Respect the storm's power and make proper response plans. [Wired News]

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