[EAS] The words we use

[Bill Ruck]

I have been known to say "If counties were allowed armies there would 
be border wars".  And it has been my observation that "Bad things 
don't honor political boundaries".  A flood or a fire or a chemical 
spill does not stop at any arbitrary line drawn on the ground.

There is no way to reconcile weather polygons, broadcast station 
coverage, and political boundaries.  Exactly why there is a line 
between two counties or between two cities in the same county is most 
likely a political decision.   My observation is that in politics 
reality is not an issue . . .

On one extreme may be New York that wants to target blocks and the 
other extreme are many counties that have their population described 
as "acres per person".  Is there any system that works both ways?

Add to all of the above "Monday Morning Quarterbacking".  It is 
always a lot easier to connect the dots AFTER something happens than 
before.  Or, as my old boss used to say, "Woulda Coulda Shoulda".

Unless and until one singular agency can provide systematic 
management, guidance, and funding for training for all emergency 
warnings universally we are stuck with silos.

Bill Ruck
Curmudgeon
San Francisco