Disaster Preparedness

Good Question: Are You Ready For A Disaster? (Video)

Jun 2nd, 2008 | By John Lucas | Category: Disaster Preparedness

(Minneapolis, MN) When the sirens sound and the tornado looms overhead, most of us have one thought: getting to safety. But when the storm passes, what should we be doing to make the rebuilding process easier? Jason DeRusha reports.



FEMA Launches Hurricane Preparedness Web Site for 2008

May 27th, 2008 | By John Lucas | Category: Disaster Preparedness, News

With the start of hurricane season right around the corner, FEMA is urging residents to be prepared for their personal safety and survival in case a hurricane threatens their community. To assist in these efforts, FEMA, along with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, is helping to raise awareness of steps that can be taken to help protect citizens, their communities and property. President Bush has declared May 25-31 “National Hurricane Preparedness Week.”