Quick Start Guide

Get started with Weather Shield in just a few minutes. This guide will walk you through the basics of setting up your account and monitoring your first project site.

Step 1: Create Your Account

  1. Visit the sign up page
  2. Enter your email and password
  3. Verify your email address

Step 2: Add Your First Project Site

  1. Navigate to the map
  2. Open the sidebar on the top left
  3. Click "Add New Site"
  4. Enter the site details:
    • Site name
    • Location (address or coordinates)
    • Project type

Step 3: Configure Weather Alerts

Set up your notification preferences:

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// Example alert configuration { "windSpeed": { "threshold": 20, // mph "notify": ["email", "sms"] }, "precipitation": { "threshold": 0.5, // inches/hour "notify": ["email"] } }

Step 4: Monitor Your Site

Your site is now set up and being monitored! You can:

  • View real-time weather conditions
  • Check the risk assessment dashboard
  • Set up additional alert rules
  • Generate weather reports

Next Steps