Question
What are the sources for weather feeds in Everbridge 360/Visual Command Center (VCC)?
Answer
Everbridge 360/Visual Command Center (VCC) acquires weather and environmental data from multiple authoritative global sources to ensure timely, accurate situational awareness for organizations monitoring operational risk.
NOTE: For a full list of Risk Event feeds, see EBS: CEM Risk Events Feeds Guide.
Risk Intelligence Monitoring Center (RIMC)
The RIMC monitors and reports on all tropical cyclones—including hurricanes, typhoons, and tropical storms—that are predicted to make landfall or affect populated areas. Category-3 and higher storms are tracked due to their significant potential impact.
The RIMC also reports on tornadoes and severe non-tropical storms that pose a substantial threat to people, property, or operations.
Common impact types reported include:
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Flooding and evacuations
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Power outages and infrastructure damage
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Road closures and public transit disruptions
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Supply chain interruptions and production stoppages
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Fuel shortages and community impacts
Note: The RIMC does not independently generate Risk Events for NWS-issued watches, warnings, or advisories (or their international equivalents), though such details may appear in related Risk Events.
Weather and Environmental Data Sources
| Weather Feed | Data Source | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Weather Events (US) | National Weather Service (NWS) | Provides weather alerts, warnings, and forecasts for the United States. |
| Weather Events (Canada) | IBM / The Weather Company | Supplies weather data and alerts across Canada. |
| Weather Events (Europe) | IBM / The Weather Company | Provides weather coverage across European regions. |
| Weather Events (Japan) | IBM / The Weather Company | Offers localized weather data and alerts for Japan. |
| Weather Events (Australia) | IBM / The Weather Company | Delivers weather forecasts and warnings for Australia. |
| Wildfires | National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) | Tracks active wildfire incidents across North America. |
| Hurricanes | Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS) | Provides global alerts and tracking for hurricanes. |
| Tropical Storms | National Hurricane Center (NHC) | Delivers tracking and forecast data for tropical storms and cyclones. |
| Earthquakes | United States Geological Survey (USGS) | Provides global earthquake alerts, magnitude data, and epicenter mapping. |
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