Natural disasters over the years have left the world with lots to think about. The most catastrophic events inspire change, encourage enhanced planning, and inform future decisions. Hearing first-hand accounts… Read More »40+ Quotes About Tropical Storms and Hurricanes
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was one for the record books. Weather experts correctly predicted that there would be an above-average number of named hurricanes and storms. However, no one… Read More »Year in Review: The 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season
I always keep a compact umbrella in my handbag and one of those large umbrellas for heavy rains in my car. Living in the Caribbean has shown me that a… Read More »10 Best Umbrellas for Heavy Rains and Gusty Winds
A recently published report presented an encouraging outlook on global geographic information systems (GIS) in the disaster management market. The report, which was prepared by P&S Intelligence, projects that the… Read More »Positive Outlook for the Global Geographic Information Systems in the Disaster Management Market
In a recent press release, FEMA urged residents of Louisiana to buy or renew their flood insurance policies. The rationale for this advice is attributed to the fact that these… Read More »FEMA: Buy or Renew Your Flood Insurance Policies
There are several books about tropical storms and hurricanes which give us a first-hand look into these fascinating weather phenomena. It’s the graphic details in the stories that intrigue and… Read More »Books About Tropical Storms and Hurricanes
CDEMA’s Regional Training Centre and UNICEF recently concluded a series of online short courses in emergency management. The courses, which were offered between October 14 and 22, 2020, attracted over… Read More »Short Courses in Emergency Management Hosted by CDEMA and UNICEF
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) created a Disaster Survivor’s Checklist to assist United States residents affected by disasters. Although the checklist references specific FEMA resources, it is very useful… Read More »How to Create a Disaster Survivor’s Checklist
From July 31 to August 06 2020, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) along with Puerto Rico’s Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience (COR3) allocated $84 million to 105… Read More »FEMA Approves Additional Funds for Recovery Projects in Puerto Rico
Early in May 2020 I completed a course in Psychological First Aid in Disaster Management in the Caribbean. It was a virtual course offered through a partnership between the Pan… Read More »Psychological First Aid in Disaster Management in the Caribbean