The National Emergency Planning and Training Association is dedicated to the systematic process of preparation and recovery in the event of a disaster, emergency, or unforeseen occurrence. Contact us today to learn more! (888) 267 9990 Planning for Family Safety in 5 Steps If you’re like a lot of families, the coronavirus pandemic was a […]
FAMILY PREPAREDNESS Disasters strike without warning and being prepared at home will help to ensure that you and your family can make the best of a bad situation. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but in many cases, they will not be able to reach everyone right away. […]
The State of Ransomware in Education 2022 Findings from an independent, vendor-agnostic survey of 5,600 IT professionals in mid-sized organizations across 31 countries, including 730 respondents from the education sector. Ransomware attacks on education have increased 56% of lower education organizations and 64% of higher education organizations were hit by ransomware in the last year. […]
Photo Credit: Mike Petrucci via Unsplash According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air can be up to 100 times more toxic than the air you breathe outdoors. Imagine the effect of a fire on the quality of air in a commercial building. Lingering particulate matter from debris represents a significant threat to respiratory […]
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 […]
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 […]
Image via Pexels Your Family’s Safety Plan During COVID-19 and Beyond National Emergency Planning and Training Association (NEPTA) is committed to helping families prepare, respond to, and recover from disasters. For immediate assistance, we are available 24/7 at 888-267-9990. You’ve covered the basics of family safety. Your children know how to dial 911, you’re trained […]
Important Protection in Hurricane Zones ••• BY JUAN RODRIGUEZ Updated April 24, 2019 Windows that are marketed as hurricane-resistant or storm-proof are constructed with impact-resistant glass treated with a layer of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) or ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA). While impact-resistant glass will probably still shatter upon strong impact from flying objects, it generally remains attached […]
To those who were vigilant so we could rest, Who gave everything that we might thrive, Who are silent that we may breathe free, We honor you. Memorial Day in the U.S. marks the unofficial start of summer and, with it, time spent around your favorite body of water – lake, bay, ocean, river, gulf, […]
Stranger Danger: How to Protect Your Home If you read the news, go to the movies, or even follow your friends on Facebook, chances are you think that crime is on the rise and our neighborhoods are less safe than ever before. But the truth is, contrary to what most Americans believe, crime in the […]