Jun 1
With Hurricane Preparedness Week coming to a close and the official start of the season kicking off today, it’s time to assess your readiness and prepare — if you haven’t already. Effective disaster recovery is about anticipating the worst and making yourself or your business ready. Recent research by the American Red Cross indicates that more than [...]
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May 29
If you live or work in an area prone to hurricanes or tropical storms, it is imperative that you check your emergency supplies in advance. Tropical cyclones begin to form in the Atlantic from June each year, peaking in August. In addition to checking your basic supplies of food, water, and medicines, be sure to check [...]
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May 22
The ability to communicate with emergency responders, governments and aid organizations is critical to saving lives during, and in the immediate aftermath, of a disaster. When disaster strikes, such as an earthquake, tsunami or hurricane, the inability to communicate and share important data is seriously detrimental to a coordinated response. Without information about what is needed [...]
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May 15
By their very definition, emergencies leave little time to search for the supplies you need – especially if you’re not at home or you need to quickly change location. It is imperative that individuals, households, and businesses prepare the necessary disaster supplies in case of emergency. First responders and relief workers may be constrained by [...]
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May 12
It’s amazing how the news these days reports almost daily on a disaster somewhere in the world and the people – real people – who are affected. Earlier this year, the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) reported that natural disasters, including the huge earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan, caused a record US$366 [...]
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Apr 30
In February 2012, OODAkits underwent a user acceptance test by FEMA conducted by the Supporting Technology Evaluation Project (STEP), managed by the Preparedness-Technology, Analysis, and Coordination (P-TAC) Center, which is is operated by FEMA’s National Preparedness Directorate. One of two primary objectives was to evaluate OODAkits’ incorporation of NIMS (National Incident Management System) concepts and principles. [...]
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