At the start of Hurricane Preparedness Week, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) are reminding residents in the Atlantic hurricane belt to… Read More »Time to Review Your Plan, Stay Vigilant and Be Informed
If you are a newbie prepper, these guides about prepping for disasters will give you a lot to think about as you begin your prepping journey. Prepping for disasters is… Read More »Must-Read Guides About Prepping for Disasters
Predictions for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season are out and it looks as though we are in for another active year. It’s unbelievable that we’re back at this point so… Read More »2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecasts and Outlooks
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