About Ben & StormSector

Thanks for visiting the official site of Ben Alonzo [founded 2001]. The StormSector site is a new media venue featuring science and technology articles, news, products, services, educational materials, reviews, plus more covering multiple industries. Thank you for visiting and for your continued support. In the sky, in the water, and on the ground - right here! Your positive feedback is needed please be sure to continue support!

Ben is a science and technology expert, meteorologist, and emergency operations professional active in a broad variety of industries. He has also contributed to multiple corporate knowledge bases, worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies, is involved in commercial government emergency operations, and weather forecasting. His storm chasing life of over ten years has included live radio and television reporting featured on including providing training materials to the National Weather Service. His photos and videos have been featured on ABC, CNN, Fox, MSNBC, NOAA News, and NBC. You might have also heard or seen Ben's live severe weather reports or seen video clips of activities such as search and rescue missions as well as other fire, police, and ems events.


Research & Development
Research plays an important role in our society. New technology makes it possible to better prepare for emergencies, disasters, live every day life, plan for severe weather as well as provide more timely warnings of threatening weather, security events, or business impacts. Often new inventions in other markets can be morphed for use in multiple applications. Technology is always evolving. Globally, advances in weather forecasting have also saved countless life, property, and livestock. The financial as well as physical impact from weather can be reduced if effective scientific techniques are utilized.

StormSector also provides a unique opportunity for businesses to test-use their products or services in the field. Whether it's a protective product such as clothing, sun block, sun glasses, vests, lighting, or hardware-service such as weather forecasting, marine weather, communications devices, your hardware, software, product, or service can be put to the test, promoted, and given a professional seal of approval further maximizing potential sales opportunities. See the partner-sponsor section for further information regarding product marketing, advertising, and sponsorships.


New Breed of Storm Chaser
Today, many seek the thrill of observing severe weather in action. While caught up in the excitement, people take unnecessary risks and create dangerous situations. There only purpose is to make a name for themselves by attempting to capture the perfect storm or tornado on tape.


Consulting & Training
It has been my passion to provide professional consulting expertise involving the planning and management of technical operations and issues involving business, schools, and concerned citizens with respect to communications, emergency management and preparedness using technology and training to mitigate high priority incidents [natural and man-made], disasters, cost reduction, protection of life and property. Your greatest assets might just be your best resource for how you plan and respond to critical emergent events that require prompt action, forecasting, analysis, and response measures to effectively manage emergency situations whether at home, school, or at the workplace. Please see the media section on this site to get in touch with me regarding consulting opportunities. Currently consulting is available by operational fee for businesses, groups (10 or more persons in attendance excluding guest speakers), academy cadets, schools, organizations, and government agencies. Please see the media section.

In addition, Ben has numerous licenses as well as industry certifications in: Computing and Technology Industry Association, National Cable Telecommunications Association, American Heart Association, American First Responders, American College of Health Professionals, Disaster Response Specialist, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Science, National Registry Medical Specialists, Federal Communications Commission, and more. He would love to speak to your organization, business, or class for the opportunity to share information and educate the public and our future professionals.

Community Work & Involvement
For nearly ten years Ben has served the community as a volunteer with The Federal Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Radio Communications teams, National Weather Service, Skywarn, and Red Cross. During his free time, he also teaches Emergency Medical Science labs to new students.

Volunteers are always welcome. They can help (especially professional volunteers) with search, rescue, law enforcement, disaster recovery, communications, damage assessment, and more. StormSector encourages all people to get involved in their community. You can do your part plus feel good about it too! If you would like to volunteer, start by visiting the website of the organization you're interested in.

Web Development
The StormSector site was custom engineered from scratch by Ben Alonzo and is a masterful example of custom expert subject matter website design and development using the latest industry standards and technology tools. If you're interested in hiring Ben for design, development, or programming business please see the media section of the site or contact form. Be sure to include full contact information plus a brief description of your needs.

Media & Research Projects
If you are interested in a public speaking engagement or interview, please see the media section. Special weather data including research materials may also be available by request. *Please note that any use of copyright works require expressed citation or credits. Unauthorized use is prohibited. *Students must be sure to cite research and sources.

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