Batesville, In. — The National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration has designated Batesville Fire and Rescue a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador. The role of a WRN Ambassador is to increase readiness, responsiveness and resiliency of Batesville and the surrounding area.
The program will be especially valuable because of the lack of advanced radar coverage in our area.
During severe storm events Batesville Fire & Rescue will relay real-time information to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio. “This is an opportunity for us to increase public safety and awareness during situations that have a direct impact on our region and beyond,” said Chief Todd Schutte. “We can’t change the path of a storm or stop it from causing destruction, but we can help save lives through the flow of information, community education and preparedness.”
Batesville Fire & Rescue weather expert Rich Corkhum will lead the effort.
