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

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states are under air quality alerts, impacting over 55 million people. In terms of immediate action, experts recommend staying indoors, wearing a mask if going outside and keeping windows and doors closed until the air quality alerts are lifted. To put it simply, the Northeastern region of the U.S. According to Politico , 13 U.S.

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Recovery in the Aftermath of a Hurricane

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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. Then you can proceed to make temporary repairs to protect the building and its contents. Preparing for the Future.

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Year in Review: Key Trends in Critical Event Management

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Climate-Fueled Severe Weather “Persistent climate change trends, with their escalating impact on severe weather events, have pushed climate change mitigation to the forefront of critical event management, underscoring the paramount importance of disaster preparedness.