Judge Says New York City Doesn’t Protect Disabled in Emergencies November 11, 2013 By LARRY NEUMEISTER A judge cited disabled Superstorm Sandy victims stranded in high-rise towers to illustrate his conclusion that New York City violated...
Oklahoma Government Agency to Hold Disaster Preparedness Workshop August 19, 2013 The Oklahoma Municipal League will host a Disaster Preparedness Workshop later this month. City, county, tribal and school officials will...
Japan Admits It Was Unprepared for Nuclear Disaster June 10, 2011 By Mari Yamaguchi Japan admitted this week it was unprepared for a severe nuclear accident like the tsunami-caused Fukushima disaster and said damage...
Why Disaster Plans Should Embrace Social Media May 23, 2011 By Jennifer Kay Nobody is going to push the “like” button for a hurricane, but the National Hurricane Center hopes to get some...
Florida Emergency Chief Stresses Responsibility of Private Firms, Citizens May 23, 2011 By Jennifer Kay Florida’s new emergency management chief said that he wants the private sector to be more involved in the state’s disaster...