A few weeks ago, El Niño storms were lashing the west coast and the last week was the turn of the west coast. These events are common and predictions are that they will get worse over the coming years. If
Respect School Buses and Railway Crossings
School Buses When it comes to school buses, a different set of right of way rules apply. These rules have been instituted in the interest of child safety and all of us have a duty to respect these rules. Many
Disaster Proof Your House
All home owners should take necessary precautions to disaster proof the house. It may not only help to reduce damage, it may also help save lives. The steps that you need to take to Disaster proof your house are: Use
Tornadoes – Nature’s Fury Unleashed
Tornadoes are a natural phenomenon formed when a violently rotating column of air descends to the ground from a thunderstorm. Though advance warning is given by the weather service, its exact path is difficult to predict and it meanders through
Never Drive Through Moving Water
Floods can strike at anytime without warning. Flash floods rank as the primary killer in weather related accidents. Take these basic steps to remain safe. Emergency services may put up barricades. Do NOT ignore them and drive past. If possible,
Train Employees for Disaster – Empower Them
In many organizations, the impression among employees is that Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans are only for the computer geeks. This impression is never healthy when it comes to Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans and planning. The best
Every Family Should Have an Emergency Preparedness Kit
During an emergency, daily routines are no longer possible. Often, it will be very difficult to get hold of essential supplies till the situation stabilizes. Therefore, it is imperative, that every family should have an Emergency Preparedness Kit at home.
Communications During an Emergency
One of the key steps during an emergency is the communications modality. If key personnel cannot keep in touch with one another and with the staff, then the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plan execution will be impeded,. Some of