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Inclement weather response demands attention

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Events such as the devastating incident in Maui serve as grim reminders of the ongoing challenges that persist in disaster preparedness and response. For example, in Maui and the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise, California alerts were delayed, use of sirens withheld, and evacuation procedures rendered ineffective.

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Unprecedented Wildfires Devastate Canada, Leave Eastern U.S. Blanketed in Smoke

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Over 400 fires have caused roughly 10 million acres of burn damage so far, and have blanketed a wide swath of North America in smoke, creating orange skies and toxic levels of air pollution for communities all the way from Canada to the Southeastern United States. There are fires in nearly all of Canada’s provinces.

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Prepare Your Organization for a Hurricane

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A unified critical event management platform can automate emergency notifications and communications, while centralizing all event activity. In the lead-up to a hurricane, encouraging citizens to sign up for automated community messages can lead to more effective alerting. Emergency Management During a Hurricane.

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Recovery in the Aftermath of a Hurricane

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They may be contaminated by agricultural or industrial chemicals, or hazardous agents. It is important to photograph and document all damage and notify your insurance agent as soon as possible. NOAA’s main function is to monitor weather and distribute alerts and warnings. Similarly, avoid wading in floodwaters.