Welcome to the Red Zone, Sector 1

Trackers,

I’m pleased to announce that our check-in phase went pretty well, millions of you appear to be available. That’s good because we could have a lot of active weather to report in the next 24 hours.

At this moment it is Christmas Eve in Sector 1 and that means we’re in the Red Zone. Being in the Red Zone means we are actively searching the skies for Santa- that his arrival is coming soon.

Well, look at that countdown clock. See it? We have hours left until Santa even launches. And then, after he launches it takes a few hours for us to get here.

I get this question every year, so I’ll just answer it now: The Red Zone is a 24-hour period. There’s more than one sleigh up there. Listen to Kringle Radio and they will tell you the story. Besides, remember this: our work is done BEFORE Santa flies. We don’t know what Flight Command is going to ask for. So we’re here, in advance of Santa, at the ready to supply information that will help them and help Santa GET HERE.

So, welcome to the Red Zone. I may or may not have a lot for you to do in the next 24 hours. I just don’t know. But I’m happy to know you are here, with me, and we’re tracking Santa together.

About this Elf: Elf Randi Hume

Ms. Hume has worked for many years at the North Pole as a senior flight planner and associate test pilot. She brings many years of flight experience. Elf Randi will be supported by a staff of elves charged with tracking Santa and aiding in logistics of freight and reindeer movement in the assigned sector.