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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. This also contributes to the highly passive (versus proactive) approach displayed in many recent wildfire disasters. seems to be falling behind.

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Hazardous Conditions: Mitigation Planning and Pandemics

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

Thus, identifying and planning for the risks of potential disasters, such as a pandemic, is the first step to ensuring that communities and regions are prepared for them. Although each hazard mitigation plan is approved by FEMA, each state widely varies in how thoroughly it includes pandemic risk assessment and strategy in the plan.

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

Risk Management Monitor

During the first week of June, New York had the worst air quality on Earth, and the air quality reached hazardous levels in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. states are under air quality alerts, impacting over 55 million people. To put it simply, the Northeastern region of the U.S. According to Politico , 13 U.S.

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Prepare Your Organization for a Hurricane

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In the lead-up to a hurricane, encouraging citizens to sign up for automated community messages can lead to more effective alerting. Additionally, SLG entities should ensure access to FEMA’S Integrated Public Alert & Warning System ( IPAWS ). Failure to do so can leave healthcare staff unable to provide adequate care.

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Recovery in the Aftermath of a Hurricane

Risk Management Monitor

They may be contaminated by agricultural or industrial chemicals, or hazardous agents. NOAA’s main function is to monitor weather and distribute alerts and warnings. Never drive across flowing water; a few inches of water may cause you to lose control of your vehicle and as little as a foot of flowing water will carry away a small car.