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Very well written, short book. Keeps your attention throughout, and filled with some good advice for people who live in Tornado Country. I'm usually critical if an author is critical about something, but uses his own business as an example of how to do things right. However, the context provided in this book from the author's business was extremely relevant to the situation. I believe this book is essential for anyone who lives in a tornado prone locale, and while a bit harsh, it provides a jump...
This is a long essay on the failure of the warning system in Joplin, Missouri. It is more than just sirens, but a breakdown in many areas. It's a quick read (I read it on a plane and still had time to read other stuff), but it's interesting. If you're at all interested in emergency management or severe storm warnings, it is worth checking out.
The only thing wrong with it was it wasn't longer.
I just finished reading for the second time Mike Smith’s gripping narrative the many things that went wrong on May 22, 2011. I first read When the Sirens Were Silent upon its 2012 release and picked it up again last night as a refresher on storm preparedness. As a broadcast journalist and storm spotter at the time of the Joplin tragedy, my biggest fear was having to cover a similar tragedy should the same ingredients fall together in Wichita. I credit the lessons learned in Joplin with the fact
This read like fiction. The writing style was excellent. Definitely recommend for anyone interested in weather, disasters, or just a gripping story.
The book goes behind the scenes of a deadly tornado hitting a town without the system going off.This is a good informing book that goes behind the scenes of why there was 161 deaths on May 22, 2011. He also did a great job explaining how the inaccurate weather information confused people and taking them to their deaths. Very good information at the end of the book about what you should do when a tornado warning is issued in for area.
Excellent BookThe author clearly and concisely communicated what incorrectly occurred with the warning system in Joplin in May 2011. The second half of the book was very instructive related to storm and tornado safety. The writing style created a clear easy read. Looking forward to reading Mr. Smith’s first book “Warnings- How Science Tamed The Weather”. Mr. Smith founded his own forecasting company and is a highly regarded meteorologist.
Short But InformativeWhilst not a big read, the content is definitely informative.It contains a couple of personal accounts of people impacted by the tornado, whilst also critiquing the procedures of the NWS and Joplins siren policy. A tragedy that hopefully won't happen again.
A must read for anyone working or interested in meteorology, emergency management, or media.
Thought-provoking examination of the warning mechanisms in place during the Joplin tornado of 2011. Smith explores National Weather Service warnings that day, community policies about tornado sirens, and the actions of many actors: storm chasers, local residents, and his own. A very compelling read. It made me wonder about the many problems we face as a nation in assuring people have sufficient, accurate, and understandable severe weather and disaster warnings. Weather buffs, social scientists s...
I give this short book a four ONLY because you absolutely must read Mike Smith's Warnings: The True Story of How Science Tamed the Weather to really appreciate the information in this book, which is a continuation of the first book as opposed to a stand-alone title. When the Sirens Were Silent reviews in chilling minute-by-minute detail what the meteorologists, media, and citizens did right and seriously wrong, leading to the Joplin tornado's high death toll. Smith also gives simple, smart advic...
Thorough analysis of what happened in Joplin, MO on May 22, 2011, when the city's tornado sirens failed to activate during the worst storm that ever hit the town -- a rare and horrific EF5. I picked this book to read after finishing Smith's other book, "Warnings: The True Story of How Science Tamed the Weather," which was excellent. A few times, the author (perhaps inadvertently) reveals his conservative political leanings in the way he analyzes the events, but it's still illuminating for those
Good book. Since I've never lived in the MidWest, this was eye-opening for me. I was in awe of how the NWS (National Weather Service) could continue to report the wrong information numerous times and giving the residents of Joplin a false sense of security.
