The summer months are when many wildfires occur due to the combination of high temperatures, dry conditions and increased human activity. During this time, it is crucial to ensure that…
Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation, Resiliency
Recap: May Congressional Meeting on Disaster Mitigation
Subcommittee members focused their attention on the costs and benefits of an increasing emphasis on mitigation through FEMA grant programs.
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…
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….
