Teton County Wyoming

Emergency Management

Advisory, Watch, Warning...What's the Difference?

Many people are confused by the meanings of "Advisories", "Watches", and "Warnings" in relation to weather statements issued by the National Weather Service. Only the National Weather Service can issue these three statements; if you hear the Weather Channel or other media outlet mentioning them it is because they were issued by the National Weather Service first. Each of these three statements have different meanings, and as such you and your family should react differently to each:



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Do you have a group that would be interested in hearing about preparing for and responding to disasters in Teton County? Emergency Management conducts informative presentations for local organizations.

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Did You Know
Are there sandbags available to Teton County residents and businesses for flood protection?

Yes, there are. Teton County Emergency Management has a limited number of sandbags for local residents and businesses. They will be made available on a first-come, first-serve basis when flooding potential is high (such as during National Weather Service-issued flood watches and warnings). Residents and...

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