Tag: preparedness
Don’t Be A Fool — Learn About Earthquake Preparedness
No foolin’ — April 1 kicks off Earthquake Preparedness Month. And since I know you like to plan out your celebration well in advance, I thought I’d tip you off […]
Vets and Pets
We’ve talked before about the importance of preparing your pets for disaster (see here, here and here). Now, I’m pleased to report that the Red Cross is taking a big […]
A Flood Of Information
Did you know that it’s Flood Safety Awareness Week? I’m sure you did, as floods are one of the disasters most likely to affect our area. Just think back over […]
Just How Much Plastic Do You Have On Hand?
One of the sad truths about going to Sundance is that you can’t possibly see every movie that catches your eye. A few years back, I attended the fest but […]
There’s no “doubt” Alaskans need to be prepared
Okay, forgive my terrible pun, but after 20 years of dormant life, Alaska’s Mt. Redoubt began burping up ash plumes this weekend and I couldn’t resist. A cloud of gray […]
How To Survive A Disaster: Shuffle Your Playlist
According to our friend Amanda Ripley (author of The Unthinkable), when you’re in an emergency situation your brain works sort of like iTunes. Due to stress, it basically shuts down […]
Check Your Kit For Peanut Products
You’ve just experienced a disaster and, unbeknownst to you, you’ve got another disaster on your hands. That’s right — you’ve pulled out your emergency supplies kit and it’s filled with […]
Obama’s pick for FEMA Director
President Obama plans to nominate Craig Fugate to head the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Fugate has 28 years of emergency management experience and a first responder background as a […]
Connecting Pets And People After Disaster
I am a dog person. Robin, as you can tell by her love for www.icanhascheezburger.com, is a cat person. But I think it goes without saying that, no matter what […]
Lasers That Predict Landslides
Whether they come from the mouths of cats or the wings of airplanes, lasers are totally awesome. But since technology isn’t quite ready for the former, I bring you the […]