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5 Hurricane Katrina Lessons: 10 Years Later
The death and destruction from Hurricane Katrina’s landfall on the Gulf Coast ten years ago today continues to affect us. Did you learn any of these lessons?… Read more
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Does Your State Discourage Aid After Disasters?
About half of US states have Good Samaritan legislation that protects volunteers who provide valuable post-disaster technical services for free. Don’t wait for a disaster to learn that your state discourages free assistance – you may have to wait longer … Read more
Do You Need a Storm Shelter?
The United States experiences approximately 1,200 tornadoes each year. We’ve compiled the following notes on storm shelters for those of you thinking about safety in the wake of recent storms.… Read more
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