Modern media have made our world seem small. News about events around the world reaches us in minutes. We learn of hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, industrial accidents and terrorist attacks immediately. TV teaches us that any disaster brings chaos to people and their environments. As a person with diabetes, your daily routine involves schedules […]

Catastrophic disaster events can interrupt, paralyze, and/or destroy the ability of Federal, State, or local governments to carry out their executive, legislative, and judicial functions. Therefore, it is imperative that each level of government build a Continuity of Government (COG) capability to preserve, maintain, and/or reconstitute its ability to function under the threat or occurrence […]

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Although this document is somewhat speculative in nature, it contains a variety of pragmatic cautionary statements, health advisories, and domestic survival tips that have been derived from authoritative scientific and empirical sources. Ordinarily, I would provide an appropriate footnote citation whenever I state a fact that is not considered general knowledge within a particular field […]

After a disaster, local officials and relief workers will be on the scene, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours, or it may take days. Would your family be prepared to cope with the emergency until help arrives? Your family will cope best by preparing for disaster before it strikes. […]

For the millions of Americans with mobility problems, emergencies such as fires and floods present a especial challenge. Protecting yourself and your family when disaster strikes requires planning ahead. This checklist will help you get started. Discuss these ideas with your family, friends, or a personal care attendant, and prepara an emergency plan.

Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services – water, gas, electricity or telephones – were cut off? Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach […]

The next time disaster strikes, you may not have much time to act. Prepare now for a sudden emergency. Learn now to protect yourself and cope with disaster by planning ahead. This checklist will help you get started. Discuss these ideas with your family, then prepare an emergency plan. Post the plan where everyone will […]

The diverse climate and land base of our province affords a variety of potential disasters. In an emergency, telephone, gas, electricity and water services may be disrupted for days. Roads could be blocked and stores and gas stations closed. Being aware of the dangers and the best ways in which to lessen their impact is […]