County Readies Emergency Declaration Ahead of ‘Storm Area 51’
With two other alien events planned at the time of the infamous Facebook run, cell phone service will go down with that many people in the area. Keep Reading
Share Your Expertise with HSToday Readers for National Preparedness Month
In the new landscape of emergency management, new threats spring up constantly, as well as new strategies. Keep Reading
Magma Speed Record Set by Icelandic Volcano
Clocking the speed of Borgarhraun’s magma may help with future forecasts of when similar volcanoes today are gearing up to erupt. Keep Reading
FEMA Announces 2019 Youth Preparedness Council Members
FEMA created the Youth Preparedness Council in 2012 to bring together young leaders from across the country who are interested in supporting disaster preparedness. Keep Reading
Prepare for the Big One: FEMA Earthquake Checklist
By taking action to be prepared, you can lessen the impact of an earthquake on your family. Set aside some emergency supplies and make a plan. Keep Reading
HSToday Exclusive Book Excerpt: ‘Out of the Whirlwind,’ Part III
More on 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
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorized to Prepare, Respond and Recover from Disasters
Congress passed the first Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act in 2006, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, to drive better federal disaster health support. Keep Reading
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
