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‘Recovery in a Box’ Aims to Organize Critical Resources

By   /  November 15, 2012  /  Emergency Management, General News  /  No Comments

Superstorm Sandy left an indelible mark on the northeast, and communities in New York and New Jersey are still in the midst of their recovery efforts. Tech entrepreneur Aaron Price of Hoboken, N.J., described widespread power outages and flooding resulting from the storm, noting that the National Guard was deployed to help evacuate local residents. [...]

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Woeful Success Rate in Citizen Preparedness Suggests New Approaches are Necessary

By   /  September 10, 2012  /  Emergency Management  /  No Comments

Surveys measuring citizen preparedness show how woefully unprepared the populous is for a disaster and how much work community leaders have to do to reach residents and inform them. Surveys consistently indicate that less than 10 percent of the public is considered prepared for a disaster and that percentage is usually closer to 6 percent. [...]

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After the Lights Go Out: Is Your Community Prepared?

By   /  August 20, 2012  /  Homeland Security  /  No Comments

From the Foundy Blog by Jessica Zuckerman This week, Heritage observed National EMP Awareness Day. An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack on the United States would have truly devastating effects. An attack would change the “very fabric of U.S. society,” and millions could potentially lose their lives in the aftermath. Yet as the name “EMP Awareness [...]

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Community-Based Program Prepares Californians for a Disaster

By   /  July 30, 2012  /  Emergency Management  /  No Comments

In April 2011, the American Red Cross announced a multiyear initiative designed to improve the disaster readiness of more than 50 communities throughout central and Northern California. One year later, the program has had significant success. “We’ve really moved the bar in terms of working with partners in the community,” said Madelyn Mackie, external relations [...]

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Celebrating Inclusive Emergency Preparedness

By   /  July 30, 2012  /  Emergency Management  /  No Comments

From the FEMA Blog by: Marcie Roth, Director, Office of Disability Integration Coordination Today is truly a reason to celebrate because it marks the 22nd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Twenty two years ago, we reached a turning point in our nation’s history when the civil rights of millions [...]

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