DMAT Prepares for Hurricane Season
Sat, June 14, 2008 - 10:17 pm
The Alabama 3 Disaster Medical assistance team is getting prepared in case a catastrophic storm makes landfall. Find out you can join.
Many Quake Victims Were Children, Parents Protest
Mon, May 26, 2008 - 9:31 pm
Many families are left reeling because of China's strict one-child-per-family rule. Nearly 7,000 schoolrooms were destroyed by the quake. Communist leaders are asking parents not to continue protests.
US Senate Renews Nat’l Flood Insurance Program
Wed, May 14, 2008 - 7:59 am
In a 92-6 vote, the US Senate passed a renewal of the National Flood Insurance Program until 2013. The Senate bill will also create a commission to study how available and affordable catastrophic insurance is in places prone to hurricanes and earthquakes.
AL Needs More Aid For Katrina Recovery
Sat, May 10, 2008 - 2:42 pm
Alabama officials estimate the state needs around $100 million - double its allocated federal aid - to address housing needs leftover from Hurricane Katrina.
Who Should Be Treated ?
Mon, May 05, 2008 - 7:27 am
Some doctors have drafted a list of patients who might not be treated should a pandemic strike.
New FEMA Trailer Guidelines
Fri, April 11, 2008 - 1:50 pm
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is
setting strict new limits on formaldehyde levels in the mobile
homes it buys for disaster victims.
FEMA Not Ready For Another Katrina
Thu, April 03, 2008 - 9:47 am
Review finds FEMA is better prepared to respond to disasters, but not completely ready for another Hurricane Katrina-scale catastrophe.
The First 72 Are On You
Tue, March 18, 2008 - 4:38 pm
How long would you be able to survive if a major disaster, like a hurricane, hit close to home?
Red Cross Financial Woes
Tue, March 18, 2008 - 4:19 pm
Northwest Florida Red Cross chapter says recent fires have depleted annual disaster response budget
That’s One Strong Building!
Mon, February 11, 2008 - 5:27 pm
Baldwin County Coliseum and Disaster Response Complex in Robertsdale can withstand winds up of to 200 miles per hour
Crist Endorses McCain
Sun, January 27, 2008 - 6:35 pm
Florida Governor endorses despite no promise from McCain to support a national catastrophe fund for property insurance in disaster-prone areas.
