Weather Instruments for Fun and Safety

The interest in weather instruments for the home has increased dramatically in the last several years because of shifting weather patterns and new discoveries in meteorology. Everyone from young kids to retirees has found that keeping track of various aspects of the changing weather can be both educational and fun. It can also help people ensure their own safety during a weather emergency.

There are a variety of weather instruments you can get for home use. Prices range anywhere from ten to hundreds of dollars, depending on the quality, materials and type of weather instruments you get. Some of the most popular weather instruments include:

o Barometers these track the change in the barometric pressure in the atmosphere. Changes in this pressure reveal whether a change in the weather is coming; a drop in barometric pressure signals a low pressure front moving in.

o Thermometers Easily the most popular of all home weather instruments, thermometers measure the temperature of the immediately surrounding air. You can get ones that measure both indoor and outdoor temperatures.

o Rain Gauges These range from simple cylinders to complex mechanical models, but all do the same thing measure the actual rainfall in inches during a particular time period. This is often one of the first weather instruments (after the thermometer) that children are introduced to, and they love keeping track of the rainfall in their own yard.

o Weather Stations Weather stations are battery or electric controlled stations that track several different weather measurements you would usually need several different weather instruments for. A typical desk-top weather station might track the phases of the moon, the temperature, barometric pressure, humidity and provide forecasts for the next twenty-four hours based on the changing conditions of each reading.

o Tide Clocks Track the timing of the ingoing and outgoing tides in coastal areas. While most weather instruments are of use everywhere, this is one that is primarily of value to mariners, surfers and other ocean coast dwellers.

Keeping Safe the Importance of Weather Radios

One of the weather instruments that few people are familiar with, but everyone should have, is weather radios. These radios are specifically designed to pick up low frequency radio signals that are broadcast from various stations across the country providing twenty-four hour weather updates and emergency bulletins. Weather radios typically have both visual and auditory warning signals whenever there is a weather emergency in your area. These may be sirens, flashing lights, alert tones or recorded warning messages to alert you to turn up the weather radio.

The weather updates and radio broadcasts are of constantly updated information from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Many weather radios can be programmed using SAME, meaning Specific Area Message Encoding. This restricts broadcasts that are received to information pertinent to your local area.

Weather instruments are useful for any number of reasons, from knowing how much you need to water your garden (rain gauges) to knowing how to dress for the day. But weather instruments are also simply a fun and educational way to learn more about the atmosphere and the world around us. And finally, with weather instruments such as weather radios, we can rest easy knowing we will be warned of a weather emergency as quickly as possible.

Kent Wood is a contributing author for http://www.theweatherstore.com Since 1992, The Weather store has been committed to supplying accurate & dependable weather instruments including including barometers, hygrometers, thermometers, and anemometers for amateur and professional use. Visit The Weather Store today to view their huge selection!Fast Free Make Money
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We all dread the word "downsizing" as we look at our careers. As a former consumer investigative reporter for Post Newsweek TV, I am always looking for real opportunities in the career field that offer longevity. This is one that fits that category.

The new career opportunity that I discussed with Howard Williams is one that is both physically and mentally challenging as you will learn.

You see Howard is one the leading USA storm adjusters and has been involved in the field for over 35 years. Recently I had a chance to sit down with Howard and discuss his years as a storm adjuster.

Hugh: Howard, what exactly is a storm adjuster and what do you do?

Howard: When a major storm or other catastrophe hits anywhere in the country and the claims load is larger than the local adjusters can handle, the insurance companies turn to a core group of storm adjusters. These adjusters are available to respond to disasters wherever they are and whenever they are needed. Working as an extension of insurance company's claims department, adjusters assist the company's policyholders in evaluating and preparing their claims for damages.

Hugh: I think that you have created a slogan that pretty well says it: Going where needed, when needed.

Howard: Yes, that is true and it has certainly been true in my case. In the past 35 years I have been to almost every natural disaster and even several man-made ones that have made the headlines in the United States. Most recently I spent six months in the Hurricane Katrina ravaged areas of Mississippi and Alabama.

Hugh: Six months?

Howard: Yes, I was there in the area for six months except for coming back home several weekends. That is one of the requirements of this profession. You must be able to go any time and any where they need you. For instance, with Katrina I was on the road heading to Mississippi as soon as the roads were open for rescue trucks to get in there. I arrived there to find no motel rooms available in either Mississippi or Alabama. I finally found a condo that I was able to rent in the panhandle of Florida. Therefore I had to make that long trip daily back and forth. So you have to know how to take care of yourself and I credit a great deal of that ability to my former police training.

Hugh: Yes, I knew that you had been a police officer in your earlier years. What other training have you found valuable?

Howard: As you know I'm also a personal coach and that training has been immensely valuable. For instance, in Florida, when I have worked the big hurricanes like Andrew I have found numerous senior citizens who were in a total state of shock. I would arrive at their homes to find them sitting in living rooms that had no roofs with water soaked carpets. Many had no one to turn to since their neighbors were too busy taking care of their own problems. So the first item of business is for me to get them out of that house. I want to get them into a nice clean, dry motel room if possible.

Hugh, you have to learn to EMPATHIZE with their situation and not get caught up in the drama going on. That's where my personal coach training has been invaluable. Most storm adjusters either are too business like or they get caught up in the drama happening. You want to help but you still have to focus on the situation determining the damage done to their dwelling.

Hugh: So what do you do to determine that damage?

Howard: This is where you have to use your skills of estimating and also having a background in construction certainly does not hurt. I have to begin to look at the overall situation to determine what has been damaged by water and what has been damaged by wind. As you are aware as a consumer investigative reporter, there have been numerous stories in the media regarding this with Hurricane Katrina victims. No one seems to understand that certain damages are not covered by insurance.

Estimating and surveying the damage is where it can get very interesting. You may find yourself climbing up to a roof to explore damage and the next minute find yourself crashing through that roof! It has happen to me. Also usually in areas like Mississippi you are likely to find numerous snakes beginning to take up residence in the houses. Not to mention the heat that usually returns after the storm.

Hugh: Well with my fear of heights over 10 feet this is certainly not something that I would do well with.

Howard: That's where a husband/wife team comes in real handy. We find a number of husband/wife teams in storm adjusting. Usually, but not always, the husband will do the climbing and the wife will write down the findings. Both need to know how to estimate and a background in construction is a plus"

Hugh: Well, I'm sure people reading this interview will want to know: 'How much can one make in this business?'

Howard: This can be a very lucrative career especially if you are doing major events like Katrina. I earned in the neighborhood of $120,000 for the six months work.

Hugh: WOW, $120,000 for six months work?

Howard: Yes, when you learn the ropes like I will be teaching at my new school in North Carolina, it is possible to eventually be earning that amount for six months work. And both fortunately and unfortunately, this type of work will not have any downsizing in the near future.

Hugh: Yes, as you know I also own an emergency preparedness consulting business. Our reports from Max Mayfield, chief meteorologist for the National Hurricane Center, are that the powerful hurricanes like Katrina will increase in number over the next ten years.

Howard: Yes, and that is just hurricanes. Think of all the earthquakes, tornadoes, wild fires, wind storms, floods, etc. occurring in the United States every year. According to our industry association there will be a need for 1,000 new storm adjusters in 2007 alone.

Hugh: Howard, you mentioned your new school. Tell us more about it and how people reading this interview can learn more.

Howard: Yes, I have decided to take my 35 years of experience in storm adjusting and offer a two week school for those looking for a new career. Also I will be sharing all the updated information in this field from my recent classes that I have attended. A person taking this course will learn about estimating, construction information that can make their job easier (I want to assure people that you do NOT have to have a background in construction to apply), writing the reports, communicating and working with the insurance companies, etc. For those that would like to learn more they can visit our web site at http://www.stormadjusterschool.com and after reading if interested can contact me at stormboss@earthlink.net.

Hugh Simpson is a former consumer investigative reporter for Post Newsweek TV and currently is an emergency preparedness consultant with his partners at US Prepared, LLC. You can get your FR** Emergency Preparedness Guide at http://www.usprepared.com.Ethical Search Engine Optimization
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