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We are here to discuss the importance of ready preparedness. Disaster & Immediate Evacuation, is a company whose aim is to steer individuals in the direction of ready awareness. The best way to do this is through education and workshops, trainings and presentations. D.I.E., through our products and services, will enlighten and increase your awareness in disaster preparedness. Join us for the launching of our new Disaster Preparedness Trivia question game, where you can win a free! Personal Emergency Kit (P.E.K.). Here's how it works:*1st question is asked to the listening audience, then you will have to archive a specified show to get the answer. *You will be given the name of the show, the date & time. *Then, you will be asked:"According to the show." *Then you will listen to that past show to reference the numbered frame located in the blogtalk radio box above the title "Disaster & Evac". *As you listen to the show, that number is constantly changing which is the lapsed time in the show. *You will give your answer on the following show. *Remember, you must repeat the answer exactly how it is said on the show. This ensures clairvoyance. *Answer correctly, you win the disaster kit.
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What could we have done to be better prepared for "Hurricane Sandy" in New York?
Japan, Haiti, how many more disasters will it take before we inhabitants of this planet realize just how vulnerable we really are. Disaster & Immediate Evacuation has, is, and will always sound the Trumpet of Preparedness as loud as we can. It is not rocket science that you need to prepare yourself, but you do need a committment to yourself, love ones, community, business ect. This catastrophic event in Haiti, and now Japan was, and is, a lot worst than the government is letting on. Their attitude towards it is almost cavalier in regards to how they report the updates of the situation. We are still up to our ears in commercialization in the U.S. so therefore there is not a sense of urgency in how its reported by the media and/or not even discussed by our elected officials. Enough is Enough. We need to control our destiny beyond the romanticizing of the way our government is handling the data that comes in almost the whole day. Let's see how D.I.E. can help with this process.
In terms of progress, what should we be more concerned with: A) The past B) The present C) The future or D) All of the above? If you chose all of the above, you are 100% right. The Sustainable Development Goal is: Environment, Society, and Economy. These are the fabric of sustainability and to not recognize this is to obliterate any chances that we have given ourselves as the tenants of this planet we call earth. There has to be some continuity between what we have done, what we are doing, and what we hope to do. This requires some serious citizen soul searching to which there is no end, because it is our very souls that depend on it. Join us in this discussion this evening with our Panelists whom will take part in our forum this week. See our blog for details.
An evacuation can be defined to many people in a variety of different ways. A successful evacuation can only be described in one definite of term, "knowing where to go before you go!". Planning your evacuation consist of a certain regiment that you should follow for you, your business, and your community. Planning is your primary resource for an successful evacuation. Then, implementation, route, and finally destination. This is a complete planning process that will result in a perfect evacuation. We at D.I.E., want our audience to understand that evacuations occur, and are more common than we realize and we are to take every precaution necessary to plan and execute a safe and successful evacuation plan.
When community evacuations become necessary, local officials provide information to the public through the media. In some circumstances, other warning methods, such as sirens or telephone calls, also are used. Additionally, there may be circumstances under which you and your family feel threatened or endangered and you need to leave your home, school, or workplace to avoid these situations. The amount of time you have to leave will depend on the hazard. If the event is a weather condition, such as a hurricane that can be monitored, you may have a day or two to get prepared. However, many disasters allow almost no time for communities to gather even the most basic bare necessities, which is why planning ahead is essential.
What does "Sustainable" really mean? In its broadest context, sustainable development "meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Essentially,sustainability means that decisions made by the present generation will not reduce the options of future generations, but will pass on to them a natural, economic, and social environment that will provide a high quality of life.
Tonight is a special edition of our Are You Prepared? show. Tonight we have special guest panelists whom will be giving us their thoughts and expertise in their related fields. This upcoming forum that will take place Thursday December 16, 2010 (see blog for details), will enlighten and prepare us for a sustainable future. The subjects range from, Agriculture, Foster Care, Criminal Justice, African Studies, Victim Services, Treatment, and Parenting Training just to name a few. these are specialized areas that needs to be further illustrated in this kind of forum. So Join us this evening, and call in to the show for your inquiries. Planning for a sustainable future is the matter at hand, and we should not miss this opportunity to educate ourselves, and to increase the quality of our lives.
The Great Midwest Flood of 1993 affected more than 250 businesses - about 76 percent of the local businesses - in Chesterfield, Missouri. Only 65 existing businesses were able to re-open after the disaster. While not every community will suffer such extreme business losses following a disaster, many small to mid-sized businesses will not have the financial reserves to survive an extended disaster. recovery process. Businesses, particularly those that rather lease than own their facilities, generally do not have adequate insurance to cover the repair cost or coverage for equipment, inventory, and revenue disruptions.
Hazard mitigation is any action that reduces the effects of future disasters. It has being demonstrated time after time that hazard mitigation is most effective when based on inclusive, comprehensive, long-term plan that is developed before a disaster actually occurs. However, in the past, many communities have undertaken mitigation actions with good intentions but with little advance planning In some of these cases, decisions have been made "on the fly" in the wake of a disaster. In other cases, decisions may have been made in advance but without careful consideration of all options, effects, and/or contributing factors. The results have been mixed at best, leading to less than optimal use of limited resources.
The Federal Government offers a wide range of funding and technical assistance programs to help make communities more sustainable and livable. Many of these are included in the Federal Technical Assistance and Funding Matrix listed below. Programs tied to the construction or reconstruction of housing and businesses, public infrastructure (transportation, utilities, water, and sewer), and supporting overall hazard mitigation and community planning objectives are emphasized in the matrix. Some programs are disaster specific, activated by a presidential disaster declaration under the provisions of the Stafford Act. Also included are programs or grants that are not specifically disaster related.
Disaster & Immediate Evacuation conducted a "Are You Prepared? forum on Saturday 14th of November in New York City. It was the first of it's community forum Facilitated by C.E.O. Barrington Polite, and C.O.O. Charles Edwards. The forum was educational and very fruitful. The panelist consisted of, Tina Johnson-Emergency Preparedness, Boel Hubbard-Urban Agriculture Agenda, Anthony Giles-Trombone Symphanist, Dorian Craig-Collected Musician, and Sallie Brown-A.C.S Administrator. Kamau Henderson-Youth Specialist was not present because of surgery. Join us this tonight as we recap the evening, and give our synopsis on how to move forward with the community in preparing the for the next impending disaster.
While we will never be able to completely prevent floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, and other disasters from threatening our communities, we can, however, reduce-or even avoid-the devastating impacts and rising cost of disasters. We can do this by planning for and implementing effective hazard mitigation measures before disaster strikes, and by making sure that post-disaster recovery efforts include appropiate hazard mitigation measures.
Congress has provided FEMA with a broad legislative mandate that consists of programs to address floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, dam safety, and other hazards. FEMA links these programs together in a multi-objective that when used to their full advantage can help communities build a foundation for disaster resistance. When a disaster is imminent, or has occurred, local governments take immediate steps to warn and evacuate the public, alleviate suffering, and protect life and property. If they need additional help to respond the situation, communities may call upon the emergency assistance authorities of their state.
The Planning Process
An effective hazard mitigation planning process is critical to making your community more disaster resistant. The FEMA programs can serve as the building blocks for this process by providing technical and financial planning assistance to communities. Through the planning process, you can identify the hazards that threaten your community, assess your vulnerability, and build consensus on approaches to reduce future losses. This process leads to the identification of cost-effective, environmentally sound mitigation measures. In fact, the planning process is so critical to the implementation of effective mitigation measures that many of the FEMA programs that are intended to fund mitigation measures, require a mitigation plan as a condition of funding.
An emerging challenge for local governments and planners is the ability to address competing mitigation needs in regions threatened by multiple hazards.In early 1999, FEMA initiated a community-level planning effort for seven rural municipalities in Puerto Rico devastated by Hurricane Georges. The effort involved developing a multi-hazard assessment methodology that evaluated flooding, landslides, hurricane winds, and earthquake hazards. The multi-hazard assessment was incorporated into a land suitability analysis that identified future growth areas, locales where specific engineering standards should be applied, and areas where new, intensive development should be discouraged.
What does "sustainable" really mean? In its broadest context, sustainable development "meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." This was the definition established by the World Commission on Environment and Development (the Brundtland Commission) in 1987. Essentially, sustainability means that decisions made by the present generation will not reduce the options of future generations, but will pass on to them a natural, economic, and social environment that will provide a high quality of life.
Think of a community struck by a disaster - be it a tornado, flood, hurricane, earthquake, explosion, or other event. Recall the scenes of destruction and devastation that have become all too common, on the nightly news. Now imagine a recovered community that is ultimately safer, stronger, and more sustainable than it was before the disaster. Or consider a community that recognizes its vulnerability before a disaster occurs and has the foresight to plan ahead and take action to reduce the impacts of hazards, including possible injury, loss of life, and damages sustained to our homes, businesses, and neighborhoods.
Natural hazards are natural events that threaten lives, poverty, and other assets. Often, natural hazards can be predicted. They tend to occur repeatedly in the same geographical locations because they are related to weather patterns or physical characteristics of an era. To understand what disasters pose a risk to communities, companies, or families, you should include in your disaster plan the pertinent information as it relates to hazards.
Once you have developed your plan, you need to practice and maintain it. For example, ask questions to make sure your family remembers meeting places, phone numbers and safety rules. Conduct drills such as drop, cover, and hold on for earthquakes. Test fire alarms. Replace and update disaster supplies. Also, establish an E.A.P. (Emergency Action Plan) and stick to it. Tonight's show will remind you of the importance of being prepared.
Through out time, Man has time and time again been perplexed about disasters, when they are coming, and what damage is it going to bring. If you believe in GOD, then you are getting your just deserts as it relates to punishment for being disobedient. If it is nature that is doing these things, then we relate it to science and other philosophies. Still, when calamities happen, we ignore the signs and refuse to prepare for them properly. Join us in a discussion about disaster preparedness and lets see how we can come up with some viable solutions to an aged old problem.
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