HSToday Exclusive Book Excerpt: ‘Out of the Whirlwind,’ Part II
It tells the story of how pre-existing supply chains for food and fuel roared back in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria’s catastrophic hit on Puerto Rico. Keep Reading
HSToday Exclusive Book Excerpt: ‘Out of the Whirlwind,’ Part I
The terminal manager’s radio crackles. It is 7:30 on the morning after landfall. Seven tankers are now at the gate. Fewer than usual for a Thursday, but ready to be filled. Keep Reading
HST Interview: ‘Out of the Whirlwind’ Come Valuable Lessons on Supply Chain Resiliency
In terms of food and fuel, there were some very interesting private-sector surprises after Hurricane Maria. There was a hidden reality barely seen, like a ghost story. Keep Reading
Coast Guard Tells Mariners to Get Ready for 2019 Hurricane Season
Review your hurricane plan with your local marina, ensure you have a plan to both bring your boat in and strap it down ashore or ensure it is properly equipped to ride out the storm. Keep Reading
How to Include the LGBT Community in Disaster Preparedness
If people don’t feel welcome in a disaster shelter or don’t feel included when seeking aid, it could impact safety. Keep Reading
20 Seconds into an Earthquake We Can Tell How Big It Will Become
Seismologists are claiming to have found one of the holy grails of disaster prevention, a signal that can be used as an early warning system for the most destructive earthquakes. Keep Reading
Pacific Partnership 2019 Disaster Response Training Concludes
PP19’s mission focus continued to evolve from direct assistance to furthering regional resiliency and security through disaster risk reduction opportunities. Keep Reading
NOAA Predicts Above-Normal 2019 Hurricane Season in the Central Pacific
Five to 8 tropical cyclones are predicted for the central Pacific hurricane basin; NOAA does not predict whether any of these systems will affect Hawaii. Keep Reading
CBP Hosts 2019 CBP Region IV All Hazards Preparedness Event in Miami
CBP officers and agents join local, state, and federal partners during natural disasters and subsequent recovery efforts in maintaining an emergency operations center. Keep Reading
How to Make Your Home More Resilient for Hurricane Season
Homeowners who spend money on mitigation measures are estimated to save six times that amount when disaster strikes their home. Keep Reading
