Comprehensive disaster preparation is one of the best ways to ensure that you and your family are prepared for an emergency disaster situation. In the Chicago area, the Chicago Office of Emergency Management offers lists of resources on emergency alerts, assistance, and individual and family preparedness. If you are concerned about disaster preparation and want…
Apr 14
Planning for a disaster requires understanding the local emergency resources that are available. Additionally, thorough preparation involves risk assessment and ongoing review of best responses for emergency situations. Overall, reviewing tips on creating an emergency kit, securing your home, and reviewing emergency shelter and local community recovery resources are necessary for a more comprehensive disaster…
Jan 7
This winter in the U.S has turned out to be pretty severe for most of the country. In particular, the east coast, Midwest, and the Great Lakes region have been hit hard by arctic cold and heavy snowfall. In Chicago, along Lake Michigan alone, icebreaker ships have been needed to clear through ice on the…
Nov 19
Over the past weekend a series of tornadoes wreaked havoc across the Midwest. The hardest hit states were Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky, with many areas around western Ohio and southern Michigan also experiencing severe winds and heavy rains as a result of the storm systems. The National Weather Service has reported that roughly 65 separate…
