May 25- May31 is National Hurricane Preparedness Week Although we have tremendous technology that allows us to predict and track hurricanes, the worst hurricane disasters continue to occur due to lack of understanding and lack of preparation. We cannot control when and where a hurricane will make landfall. But as an informed and intelligent society, Read More…
Storms in the southeast
Arkansas Oklahoma Mississippi Alabama Tennessee Georgia Iowa Kansas Nebraska Louisiana Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those who are touched by the devastating storms in the southeast yesterday and today. There are conflicting reports at the moment regarding deaths and injuries from the tornadoes and massive thunderstorms. However, the pictures of the destruction Read More…
A Crash Course in Disaster Preparation for Businesses
It’s never too late to start exercising regularly. It’s never too late to quit smoking. It’s never too late to start eating a healthy diet. However, when a hurricane is barreling up the coast, it may be too late to prepare adequately for the impending disaster. We are an endlessly optimistic society, believing that “it Read More…
Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 26 – June 1
Hurricane season officially begins this Friday, June 1st. Last year, Hurricane Sandy taught us that hurricanes not only affect coastal regions, but can also carve a path of destruction well inland. Power outages, wind damage and flooding occurred as far inland as Ohio and Michigan. We’ve all seen the pictures of buildings destroyed, homes flooded, Read More…
