Archives for hurricanes - Page 2
FEMA Leads Massive Whole Community Response Effort for Hurricane Michael Survivors
A Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin aircrew from Air Station Miami assesses the damage of Mexico Beach, Florida, from Hurricane Michael, Oct. 11, 2018. After a storm passes, the Coast Guard…
Hurricane Michael – President Trump Declares Major Disaster in Florida
A Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations UH-60 Black Hawk flight crew conduct a flyover of the Florida panhandle in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael as the storm…
Coast Guard establishes St. Petersburg Incident Command for Hurricane Michael
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Coast Guard established an Incident Command for Hurricane Michael response in St. Petersburg, Tuesday. The Coast Guard continues to urge residents along Florida's Gulf Coast to heed…
DISASTER COMMUNICATIONS – Call 911 or use VHF-FM Channel 16 to report emergencies. Social media should not be used to report life-threatening distress
Call 911 or use VHF-FM Channel 16 to report emergencies. Social media should not be used to report life-threatening distress due to limited resources to monitor the dozens of social media…
Remarks by President Trump in Briefing with DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and FEMA Administrator Brock Long on Hurricane Michael
Washington, DC: - Oval Office. 12:12 EDT SECRETARY NIELSEN: All right, so I wanted to update you on Hurricane Michael. It’s about 40 miles off the coast. It’s starting to feel…
Coastal Resiliency Plan Missing Urgency and Action
Trenton, NJ: NJ Sierra Club release – Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner McCabe announced a forthcoming Coastal Resilience Plan from the department. The announcement was made today during the during…
AFTER THE STORM – Mold Contamination Basics: How Molds Can Affect Your Health
Exposure to mold can lead to asthma attacks, eye and skin irritation, and allergic reactions. It can lead to severe infections in people with weakened immune systems. Avoid contaminated buildings…
ELECTRIC FAILURE – Staying Alive After the Storm – Safety Tips on Using Portable Generators
If you use a portable generator for electricity use CAUTION to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning and fires. Use portable generators OUTSIDE and at least 20 feet away from buildings. Do not use portable generators inside…
Can We Be Protected From Storm Floods ?
NEw York, NY: CBS 60 Minutes storm barrier flood solutions. Watch Video.
Lessons from Holland on fighting rising sea levels
Windmills are more than just a traditional part of the Dutch landscape; they have played a key role in the war Holland has waged against the sea for centuries. Today…