15 USC 8514 - Hurricane forecast improvement program

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 10, 2024

§ 8514.

Hurricane forecast improvement program

(a)

In general

(b)

Goal

The goal of the project maintained under subsection (a) shall be to develop and extend accurate hurricane forecasts and warnings in order to reduce loss of life, injury, and damage to the economy, with a focus on—

(1)

improving the prediction of rapid intensification and track of hurricanes;

(2)

improving the forecast and communication of storm surges from hurricanes;

(3)

incorporating risk communication research to create more effective watch and warning products; and

(4)

evaluating and incorporating, as appropriate, innovative observations, including acoustic or infrasonic measurements.

(c)

Project plan

(Pub. L. 115–25, title I, § 104, Apr. 18, 2017, 131 Stat. 94; Pub. L. 117–316, § 9, Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4412.)

cite as: 15 USC 8514