Please join us in congratulating Lt. Jay Ringgold, Baltimore County EMA, for his receiving the 2012 American Red Cross Hometown Heroes Award. For those of us who know Jay, this is a well deserved recognition for all he has done, and continues to do, for the safety of the citizens of Maryland. Great Job Jay!! Read the Rest…
The Federal Government just released the first edition of theNational Preparedness Goal. The Goal is intended to help create “a secure and resilient Nation with the capabilities required across the whole community to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk.” The Goal establishes core Read the Rest…
Up to forty percent of businesses affected by a natural or man-made major disaster never reopen Washington, D.C., June 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Up to 40% of businesses affected by a natural or man-made disaster never reopen, according to the Insurance Information Institute. In a nationwide effort to raise the business community’s awareness about how to Read the Rest…
To help manage the generous outpouring of support for Joplin, Mo., tornado survivors, disaster recovery experts have established some simple ways to help, whether volunteering or making donations. Along with our partners at the Missouri Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, here are some specific ways to help those impacted by the recent storms and tornadoes. Read the Rest…