The mission of the NWS Hydrology Program is similar to the overall agency mission – protect lives and property. The Weather Ready Nation initiative expands on those statements by focusing on providing impact-based decision support services.

NWS Hydrology Program Mission

“The NWS Hydrologic Services Program provides river, flood, and water resources information, forecasts, and warnings for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy. These information and services form the foundation for hydrologic Impact-based Decision Support Services.”

Weather-Ready Nation

The Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) initiative is a set of actions designed to provide better information so the public and stakeholders in the community can make better decisions.

The WRN program engages ambassadors to collaborate with NOAA personnel to “inspire others to be better informed and prepared”.

Note: As you read through the information in the course, think of ways you can include the NWS Hydrology Program Mission and the Weather-Ready Nation goals in the hydrology program in your HSA.