HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK IS MAY 7-13, 2017
It is hard to believe that while many communities are still recovering from 2016’s Hurricanes Hermine and Matthew it is time to begin
DetailsIt is hard to believe that while many communities are still recovering from 2016’s Hurricanes Hermine and Matthew it is time to begin
DetailsAs many cases, such as the Paul Simon lyrics, a word can make a world of difference. Obviously a hurricane is not peaceful, but a hurricane eye is. Not only does the omission of a word make a world of difference, but the choice of a word can, too. No truer does this ring than in the world of planning.
DetailsMore than 1.8 billion people drink from a contaminated water source. That is nearly 25 percent of the people on this Earth. This is a reality that World Water Day is helping to eliminate.
DetailsWhat in the world do I mean when I say the word, “drone”? A drone is an unmanned aircraft, and they are more formally known as
DetailsI was reading an article titled “Inside the Summer of Hell and High Water” in a recent issue of Rolling Stone Magazine. Because of the intriguing points and facts made in the piece, I decided to summarize my thoughts in the blog below.
DetailsHang on, hurricane season is NOT over. This may not be what anyone wants to hear
DetailsListen to our own Tracy Doyle, as she was interviewed by Don Tolliver on the Tallahassee National Action Network in Action
DetailsMitigation is the effort to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters. Measures can take place before, during or following a disaster. The federal government, through a variety of grants and agencies such as FEMA, EWP and CDBG-DR among others, help reduce the impact of future disasters.
DetailsI mentioned in the first part of this series the importance of monitors in debris operations. This can’t be stressed enough
DetailsWe’ve come a long way in terms of how we deal with disasters in real time. Though alarm sirens and citywide announcements are still relevant and important, we now have new ways that utilize technology that can quickly disseminate information and ultimately save lives.
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