(Photo courtesy of Rep. Deluzio’s Office)

CARNEGIE, PA — Yesterday, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) visited the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Moon Township to learn about their work to protect his constituents’ lives and property in Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District, as well as in 35 counties in Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and Northern West Virginia. The NWS is under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which is under the umbrella of the United States Department of Commerce. Congressman Deluzio took the opportunity to highlight ways that his constituents can be safe, prepared, and weather ready.

“Western Pennsylvania can get slippy and snowy, and we experience all kinds of extreme weather, so I want to thank our first responders for all they do to help the public during major weather events,” said Rep. Deluzio. “It’s my job, and the job of the National Weather Service here in Western PA, to inform people on what’s coming our way and to help them be prepared. This winter, I urge Western Pennsylvanians to be weather ready: that means check the forecast, store three days of water and food, modify plans or equipment for safety as necessary, and make an emergency plan for your household.”

“Our region experiences many types of hazardous weather, including winter storms, river flooding, thunderstorms and tornadoes,” said Jeff Craven, meteorologist-in-charge of the National Weather Service forecast office in Pittsburgh. “Western Pennsylvanians can increase their resilience to extreme weather through a few simple steps: prepare in advance, check the forecast at weather.gov, and modify plans when necessary to prioritize safety. The National Weather Service is on duty to support local public safety decisions 24/7, 365 days per year, and we thank Representative Deluzio for visiting our office to amplify the importance of weather preparedness.