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Resources operates and maintains the Orange County's Flood Detection
System. During periods of rainfall, the Flood Detection System
supports the Operations and Maintenance Division Storm Operations
Center, Environmental Resources Section water quality monitoring
programs, and the Hydrologic Data collection System. The Flood
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- ALERT System (real time weather telemetry)
- Base Stations
- Radio Repeaters
- Field Stations
- Supporting Systems
- Weather Forecasting
- EMWIN System
- Local NOAA Weather Radio
- Internet Weather
- Weather Imaging
- GOES Satellite Images
- NEXRAD Radar Images
ALERT and Weather Imaging graphics are
displayed on large 31 inch color monitors located in the Storm
Operations Center at Katella Yard. The ALERT System, weather
imaging display systems, and NOAA weather radio are located
in the ALERT Computer Room across the hall from the Storm
Operations Center.
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ALERT System