This week’s topic for National Preparedness Month will cover the response efforts you can take during a disaster. What are considered response efforts for disasters? This one is also self-explanatory. However, FEMA defines response as “activities that address the...
This week’s topic for National Preparedness Month will cover the preparedness efforts you can take to prepare for disasters. What are considered preparedness efforts for disasters? While this one is self-explanatory, FEMA defines preparedness as “a continuous...
This week’s topic for National Preparedness Month will cover the mitigation efforts you can take to prepare for disasters. What are mitigation efforts concerning natural or man-made disasters? FEMA defines mitigation as the “effort[s] to reduce loss of life and...
Are You Prepared? September marks the start of National Preparedness Month (NPM). Every year since 2004, NPM has been observed during September and is sponsored by FEMA and their Ready Campaign. NPM aims to bring a focused awareness of the importance of preparing for...
Hurricane Hilary has grown to a Category 4 major hurricane and will now reach our region as a Tropical Storm (upgraded from a tropical depression). Tropical storm potential rain and winds are now predicted in the medium-high confidence range. What we know LA and...