Traditionally there are just four seasons to be had anywhere in the world. Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. But in Florida we have five. Five you say, yes Five. I can hear you now, asking what on earth am I talking about. Hurricane Season. Officially the Atlantic Hurricane Season starts on June 1st and … Read more
EMS will be stretched to the limit. Will anyone come to your aid? Will anyone be able to come to your aid? Copyright: amasterpics123 / 123RF Stock Photo “We realized that when a disaster happened, whether an earthquake, storm or terrorist activity, the people on the scene were actually the first responders and, in … Read more
The Zika Virus seems to be the current biological threat on most people’s tongues today. Copyright: WikiImages During my tenure with the US Army, during the late 70’s through the 80’s we were preparing to fight a Chemical, Nuclear, and Biological war against the then Soviet Block in Eastern Europe. Each of these … Read more
Run from water, hide from the wind. Copyright: Daniel Kilburn The emergency/disaster is barreling down on you and you still have some time before it hits: Hurricanes, Severe Storms. The disaster struck without warning: Earthquake, Tornado, Technological, and Terrorist Attack. You waited too long and now the aftermath is too severe to remain in … Read more
If the need comes to evacuate before or during an emergency or disaster you will need to find shelter. Copyright: konstantinks / 123RF Stock Photo Most communities have facilities identified as emergency shelters. These facilities are usually schools or other suitable publicly accessible buildings. Once inside you will probably only have 10 square … Read more
