NOAA Polls 33K on Tornado and Flood Warning Reactions
Published Date: 8/14/2025
Notice
Summary
NOAA is asking for approval to keep using quick online surveys that help understand how people react to dangerous weather like tornadoes and floods. About 33,675 folks will spend just 10 minutes each sharing their thoughts, helping NOAA improve weather warnings to keep everyone safer. This update extends a current project with no extra cost but lots of valuable info coming our way!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Surveys Support Better Hazard Warnings
Phase II uses online surveys to collect event-based data about public perception and response for four hazards—tornadoes, thunderstorm winds over 70 mph, flash floods, and winter weather—to help the National Weather Service improve warning communications and protect life and property.
Voluntary 10‑Minute Survey Time Burden
NOAA will collect voluntary online Quick Response Surveys from 33,675 individuals; each response averages 10 minutes, producing a total annual burden of 5,613 hours (OMB Control Number 0648-0805). The surveys are collected on occasion and participation is voluntary.
Longitudinal Survey Removed
The collection is revised to remove the longitudinal Weather and Society Survey; the agency states it no longer collects information using the longitudinal surveys.
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