Philippines’ proximity to the Pacific Ring of Fire makes it particularly vulnerable to natural calamities such as volcanoes, earthquakes and hurricanes. Nearly 20 storms of devastating proportions ravage the country every year. Typhoon Yutu, a vigorous storm swept across northern
Floods in Venice
Strong winds wreaked havoc in Venice, the city of canals. The storm and the resulting floods were caused by a low pressure mass of air that transited the southern belt of the European continent. After traversing the Adriatic sea, the
Disaster Recovery Centers in Wisconsin
Now local population registered with FEMA can seek aid through assistance and loans at all purpose disaster recovery centers. Sauk County was among the many regions in Wisconsin that were severely affected by floods during the summer months of 2018.
Hurricane Michael
Although officially a Category 4 storm, Hurricane Michael was just a few miles short of achieving Category 5 status with constant wind velocities of 155 mph and 919 millibar central pressure. The natural disaster has already found its place in
Responding to Hurricanes – A Quick Guide
Hurricanes are catastrophic occurrences that can wreak widespread havoc. The damage done can intensify drastically if these coastal phenomena are accompanied by strong air currents, torrential downpours, inundations and mass displacements of soil, debris and rock. In the USA, the
Hurricane Florence – The Road to Recovery
A massive disaster of epic proportions, Hurricane Florence, unleashed a chain of events with catastrophic consequences for North Carolina and its people. The damage was so severe that even a partial recovery wasn’t going to be feasible without severely taxing
Is Your Property Firewise – Construction Design (Part 2 of 2)
Property Design The type of design that goes into the construction of a property largely determines how much damage a fire can cause. Buildings should ideally have a simple architectural framework with minimal surface area. When the surface area is
Is Your Property Firewise – Construction Design (Part 1 of 2)
Wildfires are part of a natural process that maintains the health of the environment. Efforts to curb wildfires in order to keep the local community safe from fire related accidents have short term benefits. But this type of human intervention
Is Your Property Firewise – Raw Materials
The raw materials that go into the construction of a property play a vital role in making it resilient to the ravages of wildfires. Preventive measures while constructing homes, buildings, or commercial establishments go a long way in ensuring the
Fire Mitigation in Rural Areas
The outbreak of accidental fires has become more probable with increases in population and vehicular traffic in rural areas. Surface fuels such as wood, logs, dry grass and shrubs have made properties more vulnerable to damage. After the Great Fire