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National Weather Service Partnership

The National Weather Service (NWS) and LEARN recognizes the critical importance of collaboration with public, private and academic partners to achieve our mutual public service mission. Nearly 5,000 National Weather Service scientists, forecasters, technicians and support personnel work closely with the emergency management community, media and other partners to prepare for and mitigate the impacts of natural or man-made events. Weather prediction and warnings help protect our nation's infrastructure; and climate forecasting contributes to the management of the nation's water resources, energy supply and food security.

During the next decade, weather, water, climate and environmental information will play a greater role in the decisions we make as individuals and as a society. The information will affect significant decisions including the quantity and quality of water we need; the quality of the air we breathe; generation and distribution of renewable energy; and safe passage on our country's highways, railways, over the sea and in the air - all designed to make our lives safer, healthier and more productive.

The NWS has responded to changes in the way people communicate and share information by using new technologies to make weather information more accessible and interactive. The LEARN network plays an essential role in the dissemination, communication and validation of critical NWS forecasts and warnings to the public. The partnership between the National Weather Service and LEARN provides critical, reliable and trusted weather, water and climate information to foster a safe, healthy and weather-wise society.