Even with the reliable technologies we have today, there’s no guaranteed way to exactly and accurately predict when a typhoon will come and how severe its impact will be. People can only anticipate and prepare for typhoons, so coming up with a disaster contingency plan is a must in an area prone to natural disasters. A disaster contingency plan contains all the actions to do […] Read more »
Could You Be Stranded For Days and Survive?
Imagine you’re cruising along a gravel road with only nature in the rearview mirror and no urban clamor for miles. Then, unexpectedly, the warning lights flicker on your dashboard, and the car screeches to a dead halt. As nightfall approaches and the temperature drops, your anxiety levels rise. Are you prepared to survive getting lost in the middle of nowhere? Well, this infographic from Atlanta […] Read more »
Can Your Organization Survive a Natural Disaster?
This infographic from Boston University’s business program (http://msmonline.bu.edu/) helps you assess whether or not your organization can survive a natural disaster. After a major disaster—tornado, tsunami, flood, hurricane, fire, etc. – 25% of businesses do not reopen. Two ways to keep from this infinite closure is to invest in preparatory management of a disaster, and to invest in a recovery plan for after a disaster. […] Read more »
Drivers Roadside Emergency Preparedness
Finding yourself stranded in your car due to treacherous conditions like snow, ice, poor visibility and slick roads only to discover you have junk in the trunk, rather than the necessary roadside emergency supplies, can place you and your family in jeopardy. According to a new survey by State Farm® and KRC Research, more than 60 percent of drivers had some sort of “junk” (non-emergency […] Read more »