An Active Shooter workshop was conducted on November 1 at Burlington College’s research facility located in Colchester. The FBI Albany Field Office and the University of Vermont jointly conducted the training activity. Personnel from law enforcement, emergency response and even
Typhoon Yutu
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
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
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 – 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
Snowstorms
Winter storms are normal occurrences in extreme climates prevalent in Polar Regions. The phenomenon can take various forms such as snow, winds, sleet, blowing snows, squalls, freezing rains, coastal floods and so on. The impact of such hazards on individuals
Hurricane Lane
About Hurricane Lane Hawaiians braced themselves as their precious islands prepared for the approaching Hurricane Lane that looked all set to wreak havoc once it crossed the ocean and struck ground. Many places had already seen considerable rainfall. Big Island,
Ferguson Fire
The Ferguson Fire In the month of July, a devastating fire broke out in the Yosemite Valley that attained mammoth proportions. The fire broke out in the Ferguson Ridge Road area – hence the name Ferguson Fire. Nearly 100,000 acres
If You See Something Suspicious Speak Up – You May Avert a Tragedy
Most of us have probably seen the unfolding events after the terrorist attack in Brussels. It is heartbreaking to see and hear about all those innocent lives that have been snuffed out, It is a tragedy that unfortunately plays out
Time to Change Fire Alarm Batteries
The ubiquitous fire alarm is found in nearly every home. The portable variety makes it convenient to make sure you have one in all strategic locations in your house. Unfortunately, we often wait for the alarm to start beeping to