Storm Chasing

Yesterday, the PNG kids got to have some one-on-one time with Storm Chaser, Eddy Weiss. They got to learn about Dorothy (one of their trucks), how technology has reshaped Storm Chasing, and about the business overall. It was very interesting to hear him talk about storm chasing and how it has changed. I think the part that caught my attention the most was how YouTube has changed how they do things. Not only do they no longer make money (due to videos being up before new stations get them), but it has also made them responsible for how they do things. For example, one storm chaser went through several red lights at high speeds and was caught on tape and forced them to think more about how they operate. I also enjoyed hearing how technology has changed the way that storm precautions are done. For example, schools that have non-built in hallway lockers no longer have children take cover in the hallways. This is because a video surveillance caught footage of a tornado that came through, ripped the lockers off the wall, and carried the shards of metal rotating throughout the halls. (Thankfully no children were in the school at the time!)

Below is the first part of the event, you can find the rest here. I have also added the videos and pictures of the event to the Ning. Enjoy!