Questions & Answers

Welcome to the Chase is not yet recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization. We do not represent contributions as tax-deductible. Read our donation information.

Kenneth Schneider is our organization contact. Meet the organization and contact Kenneth for current board and governance information.

Welcome to the Chase is dedicated to responsible storm chasing in service of public safety, ground truth, and community support before, during, and after severe weather. Read our full mission statement.

Radar indicates what may be happening within a storm. Ground truth is what trained observers actually see and document on the ground, including tornadoes, wall clouds, hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding. Accurate, honest reports help forecasters interpret radar information.

No. Our teams relay observations directly to the National Weather Service to support its warning decisions. Official warnings come from the responsible authorities; our reports do not replace them.

We share verified information about road closures, damage areas, and ongoing hazards, help residents connect with official resources and relief organizations, and provide situational awareness where information may be delayed or incomplete. This website does not offer emergency dispatch or an aid application service.

No. We are not a law enforcement, medical, or emergency management agency. We work in coordination with those services. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 and follow instructions from local authorities. Do not wait for a response from this website or our email inbox.

HookScan is our free, accessible weather intelligence program. It brings professional-grade radar, official NWS and NOAA warnings, forecasts, and storm guidance together for families, chasers, and meteorologists. Visit HookScan.

No. This website explains our organization and mission; it is not a live warning or alert-delivery service. Use official weather information and multiple ways to receive warnings. Follow local emergency instructions. See National Weather Service guidance on receiving alerts.

This website has no storm-reporting form and our general inbox is not an emergency channel. For an immediate threat to life, call 911. For non-emergency weather observations, use the reporting instructions provided by your local National Weather Service office. Never put yourself in danger to obtain a report.

Email chaserkenneth@gmail.com to ask about current opportunities. Explore partnerships, introduce yourself as a volunteer, or read about giving. Online payments are not yet available. Roles and commitments must be confirmed directly with the team.

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