(Describer) Title: Meet the Helpers

Hi. My name is Julie Broughton, and I am a helper. I'm very proud of my job because I get to keep you informed about the weather. I'm a meteorologist. You may see me or one of my friends on TV when an emergency happens. I'm going to tell you a little bit more about how meteorologists like me help. Meteorologists forecast the weather, which means we use data and our science education to help us predict what the weather will be like in the future. I work in a TV studio and use technology and scientific equipment to understand and communicate the weather to everyone in our neighborhood. I use many tools to help me predict the weather and help you prepare if there is an emergency. My computer lets me access data from radar stations around the country and satellites in space about things like rain, the rotation of clouds, and wind strength. The data I access on the computer comes in many different forms and can be numbers, like the temperature outside, or images of the Earth. My map helps me show pictures of the weather. I can show you our neighborhood and point out the areas we might see rain during the day or where lightning has been spotted. I can even change the map to show you pictures like the weather forecast for the week. The television camera is also an important tool that helps me share the weather news with you. The camera records my forecast so you can see me on the TV in your house. My weather forecast can help you decide what clothes you should wear to protect yourself when you go outside today. Is it going to be hot? Maybe you should wear shorts. Is it going to be a cold day? Don't forget your jacket. Or maybe it will rain later, and you should take an umbrella with you. I like my job because I get to help people like you. In emergencies, meteorologists can help you prepare and make sure you stay safe. When bad weather happens, meteorologists like me use science to understand how weather will impact our neighborhood. I can also share instructions on how to prepare for bad weather and give you tips for staying safe. During a storm, I keep everyone updated with new information about the weather. I can also help you after a storm by telling you what happened and how to stay safe if there is damage or debris on the ground. I also like to share ideas about how you can help others after the storm, like where to donate clothes or food. I'm here to help you during all kinds of weather emergencies, and it is my job to help you plan for bad weather. I will do my best to make sure you and the grownups in your life have all the information you need to protect yourself during a weather emergency. So, what's my job? To keep you safe. What's your job? To be safe.

(narrator) To meet other helpers in our neighborhood, go to meetthehelpers.org. "Meet the Helpers" is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.