Community-Based Preparedness

One step of preparing for a disaster is securing important documents. For the original documents, it is recommended to store them in a waterproof bag, preferably one that is also fireproof. In addition, those with smartphones can take photographs of the documents or use one of the scanning apps to…

Many parents who have children with disabilities are concerned that their child’s school does not have adequate emergency plans for these students, especially with the growing concern around active shooter emergencies. Some parents have faced difficulty when reaching out about their concerns, while…

After a recent drought, half of all rural Afghans are facing levels of food insecurity. This spring there was a downpour of rain which led to deadly flooding across the country. The number of people in need of food in Afghanistan is currently at 13.5 million, which is 47% of their population.…

Months after the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise, California, over seven thousand residents are relying on direct federal aid, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). In the United States, spending on public assistance grants has been very high for the past five years and is…

Homeland Preparedness News: The U.S. Senate has approved legislation that would allow for changes to the United States' hazards and emergency response regulations. This bill would require healthcare officials to develop guidelines on how to safely and effectively treat those subject to chemical or…

The company goCharge is a leading company that provides charging stations at large sporting events, universities, hospitals, shopping malls, and other locations for charging mobile devices. They have recently developed a new division for solar powered stations that are geared toward providing the…

Tech Crunch - 'The Prepared' is a new website aimed at providing the general public with information related to emergency preparedness and general survival skills, aimed at educating others on what to do in the event of something catastrophic. Advice ranges from natural disaster preparation to…

Modern Healthcare - While the United State has demonstrated a strong ability to handle disaster outbreaks, it hasn't seen much progress and improvements have been minimal in recent years. With emergency situations such as school shootings and disease outbreaks becoming more common nowadays, the…

San Francisco may become the first city in the United States to ban the use of facial recognition technology by police and city agencies. Supporters believe that the proposed legislation will be a step forward in protecting people’s civil rights and prevent an Orwellian future where people could…

World Meteorological Association- The impacts of many natural disasters have been more severe in recent years due to urbanization, climate changes, and a general increase in the world's population. As a result, an international conference will be held to discuss how to better notify residents of…

Georgia State University- As a result of stagnant water from early-season hurricanes, the presence of mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases places individuals in these areas at a greater risk of infection. Since these outbursts are attributed to the rapid and clustered movement of people during…

Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, began Sunday evening. Across Southern California, mosques, such as the Islamic Center of Northridge, are heightening security measures in light of concerns following mass attacks such as the mosque shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand and the synagogue shooting…

The new and improved 911 call system in Harris County, Houston can withstand a category 4 hurricane as well as high call volumes. The site has three back-up generators and two uninterruptible power supplies. The new telephone routing system will allow data transmission via the internet and will…

When mass casualty incidents unfold, the first trained unit that responds is tasked with dozens of responsibilities until additional resources arrive. New studies have looked at using volunteers who in times of need, seem to set up and assist trained professionals. A team from the National…