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June 14, 2012
Recently, our rapid response skills were put to the test in Maryland. In this case, however, the state required a quick turnaround before a major disaster could strike. Critical funding was at stake, with a major FEMA deadline just weeks away.
June 7, 2012
Carrie Speranza
Just over a month ago, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published Community Preparedness Guidance (CPG) 201—a document explaining how states should prepare a threat and hazard identification and risk assessment (THIRA). In order for…
May 24, 2012
National EMS Week, May 20-26, recognizes the men and women who dedicate their lives to providing quality emergency medical care and life-saving services. As a first-responder and emergency management planner, I've been thinking a lot about the one message I wish I could share with individuals—be…
March 29, 2012
Jane Sibley Frantz
Do Martians worry about natural disasters? They should! Scientists have reason to believe earthquakes, or “marsquakes,” are taking place on the red planet. According to a Time Magazine report, ultra high resolution photos from a British satellite captured the misplacement of large boulders on Mars.…
March 22, 2012
Carrie Speranza
Virginia has been hit by over 50 tornadoes in the last three years, with Fairfax County ranking as one of the highest in the state for tornado vulnerability.
March 15, 2012
David Cahan
Among natural hazards, floods are the leading cause of property damage and death in the United States. National Flood Safety Awareness Week (March 12-16) is intended to highlight the many ways floods can occur, associated hazards, and what you can do to save property and life.
March 15, 2012
As part of last week’s symposium, “Strategic Conservation Planning Using Green Infrastructure,” sponsored by The Conservation Fund, I had the privilege of presenting to key federal asset managers from the Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of Agriculture, Army Corps of Engineers, and National…
February 22, 2012
Stuart Geiger
Puerto Rico’s Caribbean location and topography create a landscape prone to riverine flash-flooding and coastal storm surge. Combined with decades of dramatic urban development, a significant population is at risk of devastating flood damage from both tropical systems and heavy showers and…
February 16, 2012
Dan Koenigshofer
As a mechanical engineer, I spend a lot of time in energy plants, especially in hospitals. Last week, I visited a hospital’s plant for the first time, and noticed a problem right off the bat. Both the dehumidifier and the humidifier were working simultaneously—one diligently removing moisture from…
February 16, 2012
Laurence Zensinger
Emergency planners in the U.S. and abroad have planned for earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear power plant emergencies; however, insufficient thought has been given to the two central questions raised by the Tohoku earthquake in Japan:
February 9, 2012
Last week I discussed making enhancements to existing cemetery grounds. But what if you’re looking to further develop or expand an existing cemetery? There are a few things to consider:
February 2, 2012
Shandi Treloar
On Tuesday, February 7, at 10:15 a.m. CST, nine states across the central U.S. will participate in this year’s second annual Great Central U.S. ShakeOut. The drill will start when the National Weather Service sends a tone-alert to the NOAA Weather Radio. The radio will tell those listening to…
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