Snowstorms brought the state of New Jersey to a standstill on Thursday, November 17. The use of major highways, bridges and transport facilities was severely disrupted. Daily commuters were left stranded. Roadways Interstate 280 was lined with cars as bumper
AEON Organizes Disaster Management Workshop
AEON organized a workshop on disaster management, elaborating on various generic, prevention and mitigation measures that organizations of various sizes and complexities can implement as part of their business continuity strategy. AEON has been pursuing its objective of raising disaster
Death Toll in Butte County Due to Camp Fire Touches 56
Paradise, the main town in Butte County, is a favorite spot for recent retirees with limited spending power who are looking to hang their boots. The intensity of the fires have left many wondering if the damage done is irreparable.
Active Shooter Training for Teaching Staff at Ankeny Schools
Teaching Staff at the Ankeny Community School District will receive active shooter training today after regular school hours. The session will be conducted by the ALICE Training Institute. Even students of Ankeny will be participating in the workshop. Besides an
Saipan DRC Not Working on November 13
The Saipan Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will not be working tomorrow, Tuesday, November 13, 2018 as polls will be conducted. The DRC will resume operations on November 14 and 15 during regular working hours – 8 am to 5 pm.
Some Considerations for Avoiding Frozen Pipes During Winter
Frozen pipes have become a recurring reality during the winter season, especially in states with colder climate such as Wisconsin. Every year, frozen pipes induce more water distribution related problems. The damage on a yearly basis amounts to billions of
California’s Camp Fire Fatalities Reach 29
Nearly 30 people lost their lives in the camp fire that recently broke out in Paradise, Butte County in Northern California. The widespread impact has put the camp fire on par with the fires that broke out in Griffith Park
Flash Floods in Kuala Lumpur
Many zones in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital city, were left water logged in the immediate aftermath of intense torrential downpour that started late Sunday afternoon. The heavy rainwater caused damage in many important roads, highways and thoroughfares in the city
SBA Deadline for Disaster Loan Assistance
Commercial enterprises, NGOs, landowners and tenants can insure their establishments against physical damage through disaster loans. Registrations are open at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) until December 10. The counties included under the disaster loan assistance program include New
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Offices to Observe Public Holiday on Veterans Day
All FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) offices in the central and southwest region of the state of Georgia will not be open on Monday, November 12, in observance of Veterans Day public holiday. Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) offices in the