Expert Advice
Disaster preparedness expert Barbara L. Feiner keeps you up to date on the latest news and trends.
Hot Off the Press
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After seeing footage of a ravaged New Orleans, should we keep more than the recommended amount of safe drinking water on hand?
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“The spread of disease from contaminated water will be the top health threat for the more than 2 million people impacted by the hurricane.”
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Follow the Humane Society’s disaster preparedness guidelines to ensure your pet’s safety.
The Tip Sheet
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While Doppler radar and tornado warning systems have dramatically reduced fatalities, many residents in tornado-prone states fail to take basic emergency preparedness precautions.
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Insect and rodent populations increase rapidly after disasters like hurricanes.
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"The failure to maintain adequate stocks of water and food in a disaster can range from merely inconvenient situations to life-threatening scenarios."
