disaster

Red Cross Month provides an opportunity to honor and celebrate the everyday heroes who help to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Opportunities to be a “hero” include volunteering for a worthy cause, making a donation to a charity, donating blood, or taking a safety class...

Hurricane Dorian continues advancing north and, this morning, the storm made landfall in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. North Carolina and Virginia are likely to experience continued severe weather with high winds, torrential rain and flash flooding throughout the day. Remember: Stay out of floodwaters – Turn Around, Don’t Drown! If you evacuated, do not try to return home...

Hurricane Dorian is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge, dangerous winds and significant infrastructure damage to much of the Florida peninsula beginning Monday. Evacuations have begun to be issued in Florida, and additional evacuation orders may follow. Fill your tank, stock your vehicle with supplies, and if ordered to evacuate, go. The forecasted track for Dorian can change quickly.  If...

The risk of dangerous storm surge and hurricane-force winds along the east coast of Florida later this week and this weekend continues to increase. Those in the Caribbean impacted by Dorian should use caution as they return home or begin clean up.  Residents in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands should continue to follow the directions of local officials...

Red Cross Month provides an opportunity to honor and celebrate the everyday heroes who help to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Opportunities to be a “hero” include volunteering for a worthy cause, making a donation to a charity, donating blood, or taking a safety class...

We share a lot, (really a LOT) of information about Disaster Preparedness and Recovery - but did you know about this great resource? Disaster Assistance.gov is the online portal of The Disaster Assistance Improvement Program (DAIP). The site allows you to: Find disaster assistance that meets your personal needs. Learn about more than 70 forms of assistance from 17 federal agencies...

How prepared are you? Could you survive any natural or man-made disaster? Could you find your way to your loved ones? Could you reach help (if any is to be reached)? Don't Wait. Communicate. Events like the recent flooding in Louisiana, Hurricane Hermine approaching Florida, and Hurricane Lester in the Gulf remind us that weather can change at a moment’s...

Are you Ready? Are you Ready to get Ready? National Preparedness Month Begins tomorrow! We will spend the entire Month of September helping you prepare for disaster, equip for survival, and learn how to expect the unexpected. Hang on to your seats... it's going to be a bumpy ride! PRE-pared means yo plan and supply yourself BEFORE Disaster Strikes! Disaster, Survival...

We've discussed Preparedness Challenges for Children in Emergencies and Helping Children Cope With a Disaster, but as we lead into National Preparedness Month, we would like to emphasize how important these considerations are as part of your Family Communication Plan. Thinking about this year's National Preparedness theme “Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.”, we'd like you to remember that disasters can leave...

School bells are ringing across the nation! Parents and guardians, it’s time to get familiar with the emergency plan at your child’s school and daycare. Much like individuals and families, schools and daycare providers should all have site-specific emergency plans. If you’re a parent or guardian, it’s vital that you make sure your child’s school or daycare has a plan...