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Steven Goldstein
Owner,
WXReady
Steven Goldstein is a veteran meteorologist specializing in hazardous-weather decision support for emergency managers and other core partners. Over 32 years with the National Weather Service and FEMA, he served at forecast offices in Baltimore/Washington, Lubbock, TX, Sacramento, Reno, San Diego, and Buffalo; at the NWS Operations Center in Silver Spring, MD; and at FEMA Headquarters in Washington, DC.
Steven implemented multiple Impact-Based Decision Support (IDSS) initiatives, managed projects and budgets, and deployed on Type I and Type II Incident Management Teams. A certified Type I NWS Incident Meteorologist (IMET), he has supported operations during floods, hurricanes, and wildfires.
Seminar Title
Guadalupe River flooding on July 4, 2025 in the Texas Hill Country
Seminar Description
A look at the science behind this historic flood event. I will discuss lessons learned, actionable preparedness for individuals, campgrounds and emergency managers, developing site-specific guidance and possible updates to standard operational procedures for emergency managers.
Sessions
