It is Mardi Gras in New Orleans and I would like to take this time to introduce myself. I’m an EvacuSpot. I am a piece of public art with a purpose and a message. You will soon notice me on the city of New Orleans’ landscape. My journey has not been quick or easy, and I would not be ready to hit the streets of New Orleans without the support of those who care so much about our great city. Oh wait, that’s jumping ahead. Let me start from the beginning and tell you what I represent.
Public Art with Preparedness at Heart: The Evacuspot
Categories: General, Natural Disasters, Preparedness, Response
February 12th, 2013 8:53 am ET - Blog Administrator
Over 2.7 Million to Participate in the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut
Categories: General, Natural Disasters, Preparedness
February 6th, 2013 11:47 am ET - Blog Administrator
This Thursday, February 7, 2013, at 10:15 AM (CST), over 2.7 million people in the Central U.S. will participate in the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut, the region’s largest earthquake drill. Join communities throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee who will participate in this event. People and organizations in other states are also encouraged to participate, especially if you are in an earthquake prone area.
Extreme Preparedness: Doomsday Preppers
Categories: General
January 30th, 2013 11:04 pm ET - Blog Administrator
By Jason McDonald
While flipping channels you may have stumbled upon “Doomsday Preppers” on the National Geographic Channel, a show that highlights the great lengths some Americans will go to in order to ensure they are prepared for apocalyptic events. Cameras follow survivalists preparing for various end of the world scenarios – war, pandemic, economic peril – and an expert assesses their preparedness efforts and determines if the “prepper” would survive the catastrophe.
Extreme Weather, Extreme Outbreaks, and Extreme Science-based Preparedness and Response
Categories: General, Natural Disasters, Preparedness, Response
January 24th, 2013 9:25 am ET - Ali S. Khan
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the news media has increased discussion and debate about what needs to be done in the future to better prepare our country for emergencies. Whether it’s another superstorm or the next H1N1, disasters are inevitable.
Special Needs and Tornadoes: A Joplin Story
Categories: General, Natural Disasters, Preparedness, Response
January 18th, 2013 2:26 pm ET - Blog Administrator
It’s been almost two years since a devastating tornado ripped through the town of Joplin, Missouri, and the community continues to rebuild. Earlier this month, we had the opportunity to visit Joplin to learn more about The Independent Living Center -Joplin (TILC), one of seven programs chosen as a promising example of FEMA’s Whole Community Approach to emergency management.
January: Make a Plan
Categories: General, Natural Disasters, Preparedness, Response
January 16th, 2013 9:15 am ET - Blog Administrator
By Cate Shockey
My family was curled up watching Home Alone on Christmas Eve when the lights flickered and went out. Wondering whether or not we were the only house affected, my dad looked out the window to see what was happening while my mother thought this would be a perfect time to break out her End of the World emergency kit (don’t get me started). When my dad retrieved said “kit,” it consisted of a lantern-style flashlight and 16 D-batteries. Pitiful. This was how she was planning to survive the end of the world?
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