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Eyes to the Sky: Situating the Role of Storm Spotters in the Warning and Response Network

  • Daniel J. Klenow EMAIL logo and Jeffrey L. Reibestein
Published/Copyright: July 5, 2014

Abstract

This article presents data from a study of SKYWARN® storm spotters. The findings focus on their motivations for participation in storm spotting, their conceptualizations of storm spotting activity, their perceptions of risk, and how they balance personal and professional obligations with storm spotting activities.


Corresponding author: Daniel J. Klenow, Department of Emergency Management, North Dakota State University, Minard Hall PO Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050, USA, Tel.: +701-231-8925, Fax: +701-231-5118, e-mail:

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Published Online: 2014-7-5
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