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JSC Center Operations has declared Hurricane Preparation Level 4 in anticipation of Tropical Storm Charlatan.

 Currently Charlatan is a Tropical Storm with winds at 45 mph, but current forecast calls for the storm to strengthen, and the projected path shows JSC at potential risk from hurricane impacts later in the week.

 JSC has declared Level 4 (PREPARATION) effective immediately. Since the storm is already in the Gulf and we are in the projected path, please begin Level 3 tasks in parallel with the Level 4 preparation where possible.

 Level 4 preparations require organizations to begin tying down or moving all loose articles inside.

If your organization needs assistance with this task call the Work Control Center at x32038. (Please utilize your own resources to move articles, and only rely on Work Control if you cannot move something safely.)

 Refer to the Facilities Management Operations Division (FMOD) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) For Hurricane Preparation

for a full listing of Level 4 tasks. ( https://www9.jsc.nasa.gov/DIS/Admin/Documents/2025SOP_FMOD_v3_20250421_Final.pdf )

 If you have any questions regarding the SOP or related tasks, you can call the Communication Unit leader Ken Chevalier at x33177.

 Consider planning for potential power outages now; if the storm impacts JSC, cooling and power may intentionally or inadvertently be shut down.

Remember storms are volatile and conditions may change rapidly. JSC management will continue to monitor the storm and send status updates as necessary.

 A Weather forecast from the National Weather Service and the latest advisory information was sent out via NASA Safe and posted on www.jscsos.com. In a real storm, you should expect to see multiple updates every day.

 

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