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
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 – 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
Indonesia Earthquake & Tsunami
A 7.5 scale earthquake erupted off the island of Sulawesi a few minutes after 6 pm on Friday, 28th September, resulting in a massive tsunami with six meter high waves. The country was still slowly recovering from the aftermath of
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
Christmas Is Coming – Make it a Safe One
Ever since Santa decided to come down the chimney, children are in awe of this unusual entrance. But they accept it without question and eagerly anticipate his stealthy arrival in the middle of the night. NORAD joins the fun by
Keep Thanksgiving Safe
We all look forward to Thanksgiving and the joy and companionship of family and friends. Food, drinks and forgotten diets are all a part of the ethos of Thanksgiving. While diets may be forgotten and indulgence celebrated, one aspect we