Following up on the last post regarding the Disaster Management Cycle and causes of…. In today’s blog article we will take an in-depth look at the stages of the cycle. Emergency managers think of disasters as recurring events with five phases: Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, Recovery. The significance of the management cycle is that all communities are in […]
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Disaster Preparedness, Earthquakes, Floods, Hurricane, Insurance
4 STEPS THAT CAN KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFE DURING A DISASTER
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May
May
The continental U.S. sees its fair share of hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, winter weather events, and tornadoes, depending on where you live. On top of that, these days we also have worries over issues like active shooters and social upheaval. How can families be prepared to get through various emergencies safely? The answer is simple: by […]
A Homeowner’s Guide to Hurricanes by AustinRealEstate.com Hurricane Fast Facts What is a Hurricane? A “hurricane” is the most severe category of the meteorological phenomenon known as the “tropical Tropical cyclones are low-pressure systems that have thunderstorm activity and rotate counterclockwise. A tropical cyclone that has winds of 38 mph (33 kt) or less is […]
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TODAY’S DISASTER DON’T HAVE TO BE TOMORROW’S TRAGEDY
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Jan
Jan
Image via Pixabay The following article is provided by the National Emergency Planning and Training Association. No matter where you live, the potential for disaster is always hiding just around the corner. Volcanic eruptions, mass flooding, wildfires and severe storms such as tornadoes and hurricanes, are all things that happen every day in the […]
Disaster Preparedness, Earthquakes, Floods, Hurricane, Insurance, NEPTA NEWS
DIY HACKS: 30 Year Food Storage
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Apr
Apr
DIY Hacks : 30 Year Food Storage Preserve your food in five simple steps by Lara Vince April 8, 2020 Here is a quick and easy do-it-yourself preservation hack that will extend the shelf life of your food for up to 30 years. The top recommended foods to store long term are rice, dry […]
Disaster Preparedness, Floods, Help, Hurricane, NEPTA NEWS
CLIMATE TIPPING POINTS – TOO RISKY TO BET AGAINST
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Dec
Dec
The growing threat of abrupt and irreversible climate changes must compel political and economic action on emissions. EMERGENCY: DO THE MATH We define emergency (E) as the product of risk and urgency. Risk (R) is defined by insurers as probability (p) multiplied by damage (D). Urgency (U) is defined in emergency situations as reaction time […]
REAL TANGIBLE BENEFITS OF BEING PREPARED There are real benefits to being prepared: Being prepared can reduce fear, anxiety, and losses that accompany disasters. Communities, families, and individuals should know what to do in the event of a fire and where to seek shelter during a powerful storm. They should be ready to evacuate their […]
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The National Emergency Planning and Training Association (NEPTA) was selected to provide grant management consulting services for the Sugar Bay Resort and Spa (SBRS). NEPTA will complete a Federal grant application to secure funding to make the SBRS a “first of its kind” resilient self-sustaining safe-room/shelter complete with generators, chillers, storage, and other services. This […]
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