[sbe-eas] IPAWS/WEA used for Key Bridge demolition alert

[Rob Dale]

Good move on their part - I sent them some recommendations. I'm surprised a program that size hasn't trained their message senders (but it wasn't horrible, so I guess I can't complain too much...)

1) Don't be anonymous. There's no sender info here.

2) In general asking people to visualize if they are 2000 yards from the bridge is not going to be successful. They should have said "1.5 miles" or something like that and put a map on their Twitter page with a link in the WEA.

But at least the intent was clear.

Rob


> On May 13, 2024, at 7:11 PM, Sean Donelan <sean at donelan.com> wrote:
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> A unique use of WEA, public safety alert today:  Alert polygon around Baltimore harbor, Key Bridge and nearby shorelines.
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> "At 5 PM, there will be small charges used to remove part of the Key Bridge wreckage. This will create loud noises and smoke. Its a standard operation to safely cut the steel into pieces. For your safety, we recommend using hearing protection outside if you are within 2,000 yards of the site."
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