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I Think SoCal is Pretty Much Screwed This Winter

January 6, 2016 by Dr. V

If you haven't heard the news, we here in Southern California are finally starting to see the effects of the massive, gargantuan El Nino the likes of which we have not seen in our lifetimes. And I think it's going to be ugly. Every time we deal with a natural disaster, everyone runs out and gives people tips for preparing and being ready and most people do one or two things but the reality is, there's only so much time in the day and so many disasters one can prepare for without going ... Read more »

Filed Under: Daily Life Tagged With: disaster preparedness, el nino, weather

Pet Disaster Relief: How It Works (hint: don’t show up without calling first)

September 16, 2013 by Dr. V

September is National Preparedness Month, according to FEMA. It's easy to see why. A lot of bad things happen in Mother Nature this time of year; Colorado the latest in a long series of national disasters to catch the eye of the nation. Few images are as evocative as that of a stranded animal, confused, petrified, and facing an uncertain fate while we sit in front of the TV and wonder, is anyone going to help him? How does animal rescue work? Katrina According to Kim Little, my Technical ... Read more »

Filed Under: Be The Change, Disaster Response Tagged With: Colorado, disaster, disaster preparedness, disaster response

Disaster Survival 101

August 29, 2012 by Dr. V

As Hurricane Isaac bears down on the Gulf Coast, I, like many of you I'm sure, am remembering Hurricane Katrina. The relief when it was downgraded from a 5, to a 4, then a 3. It's not going to be that bad. That relief turning to horror as the levees failed, a slow-motion catastrophe whose impact is still evident throughout the region and in the hearts of the millions affected. To those in the area, I wish you one thing, to be safe. My thoughts are with you. I can only hope that you have ... Read more »

Filed Under: Disaster Response Tagged With: disaster preparedness, hurricane, isaac

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