Hurricanes and Wind Hazards
June 1st marked the official start of the 2006 Hurricane Season. May Mayfield of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), gives the official predictions for the season along with highlighting a few communities particularly vulnerable to wind storms. ASCE's efforts in hazard prevention and mitigation are outlined. Listen to a roundtable discussion about ASCE's disaster Assistance Volunteer Program, a directory that you can sign up if you want to help out in the event of an emergency.
Don’t Let Rental Assistance Lapse - Update Your Status With fema
Madison, Wis. — Residents receiving rental assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema) due to this summer’s severe storms and flooding should let fema know if they still need housing assistance, said emergency management officials.
fema Weekly News In Review
MADISON, Wis. — The following is a summary of information released during the week of Aug. 30 through Sept. 5 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema) from the Wisconsin Joint Field Office for disaster 1768, severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.
When, Not If: Preparing Your Business for disasters
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Officials from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema) urge businesses to plan now for future disasters. When the next flood or other disaster strikes, getting your company back to business quickly may depend on emergency planning done today.
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