National Weather Service names New Port Richey 'StormReady'
The National Weather Service presented a StormReady designation to New Port Richey, citing the city's emergency plans, public-education efforts and relationship with the NWS; the recognition runs through Oct. 24, 2028.
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Jennifer Hubbard, a warning coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Ruskin, presented New Port Richey with the StormReady designation on Feb. 4, noting the city completed required elements including a 24-hour warning point, emergency operations planning, multiple methods to receive and alert the public, spotter training and community preparedness activities. "To be recognized as storm ready, a community must establish a 24-hour warning point and emergency operation center ..." Hubbard said.
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