On May 1, 2024, in Washington D.C., the U.S. House’s Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a subcommittee hearing titled, Disaster Mitigation: Reviewing the Effectiveness and Costs of FEMA’s Resilience…
Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation, Resiliency
NOAA Predicts 2024 Hurricane Season Activity Will Be Above-Normal
Forecasters are predicting a range of 17 to 25 named storms, of which 8 to 13 could become hurricanes, including four to seven major hurricanes, designated as category three or higher on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through November 30, may be unfavorable according to forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center….
5 Small Steps to Protect Your Home From Fire
By taking preventative measures to protect your home, you can help minimize the risk of death, injury and property damage caused by a fire.
The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 2023 Home Structure Fires Report found that more than one-quarter of reported fires occur in home environments. And, during a five-year period, there were…
