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Which States Are Most Prone to Which Disasters?

Wondering where your state falls in terms of natural disasters? Knowing what you could possible expect in your area can help you be prepared. The National Weather Service and USA Today put together a map of where common natural disasters are most likely to occur. That said, keep in mind that natural disasters can occur anywhere in the country. For example, while Connecticut is not listed as particularly vulnerable to blizzards, I saw my fair share of them while living there years ago. Blizzards Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, … Continue reading →

Rescuing Pets Trapped by Bangkok Flooding

Every natural disaster, despite all of the attention it gets, always has a silent set of victims: animals. That’s not to say that we should devalue the lives of humans or even place those of their pets at quite the same level, but many times the media, and thus monetary relief, focuses on the effort to rescue and support the human victims and the pets get ignored. Of course pets are not entirely on their own in these situations. Groups like the Humane Society and the ASPCA work alongside the government and local officials in this country to help evacuate … Continue reading →

Natural Disaster Emergency Pet Plan

The National Guard helps evacuate households, pets included My county was one of the hardest hit by Hurricane Irene in my state. Trees fell on power lines and even houses. Some people in areas right by the water had to evacuate and thousands of people lost power, with many not getting it back for days. I knew in my area I didn’t have to worry about evacuating – the only people who did so lived right on the beach and we’re 100 feet above sea level. But I knew we might face days without power, and because we’re on a … Continue reading →

What is Flood Insurance?

With all of the damage that has just happened here in Vermont as a result of the flooding that was caused by Hurricane Irene, flood insurance is a timely topic. I have heard stories and read reports that here in Vermont and elsewhere on the East Coast, a great deal of the damage that was caused by the hurricane is not covered by flood insurance. In an effort to understand why that is, and how flood insurance works, I decided to do some research on the topic. Here’s what I found out. According to the web site for the National … Continue reading →

Did Your Ancestors Experience a Disaster?

As I hear more stories and see more pictures of what happened here in Vermont as a result of Hurricane Irene, I think that the storm is certainly going to be the subject of many family stories that will be handed down to future generations. There are people who are isolated in their mountain villages because all roads in and out have been destroyed by floodwaters. There are folks with out of state license plates from Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York who came up here when they were evacuated from their homes. I am sure that they thought that … Continue reading →

Nebraska Nuclear Regulators Face Flood

Not long ago, I blogged about the nuclear plants in America that might be at risk for disaster due to whatever reason. This week, there are two nuclear power plants in Nebraska protecting their critical equipment from rising flood waters from the Missouri River. Heavy rainfall (6 to 12 inches) plus the melting of snow on the Rocky Mountains has cause the river to swell. One plant is in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, which is about 20 miles north of Omaha. Some of the grounds of the plant are already two feet underwater due to the flooding. However, the Omaha Public … Continue reading →

Flood Safety Awareness Week Starts Today

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Today, March 14, 2011, is the start of Flood Safety Awareness Week. The purpose of this week is to make people aware of the dangers and hazards that are associated with flooding. It’s not something most people think about, until after a flood has already happened. Do you have the right kind of insurance to cover damages due to flooding? Flood Safety Awareness Week was started by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It seems rather fitting that a group whose acronym is pronounced “Noah” is involved with pointing out potential dangers that could happen due to flooding. When … Continue reading →

Protecting Your Home-Based Business From Disasters

This morning, there was a fire at a home in my neighborhood. Fortunately, everyone was able to leave the house safely and the fire department arrived quickly. Of course, seeing this happen to my neighbors made me realize that it could just as easily have been my house that caught on fire. Those of us that work from home may not often think about protecting our computers, files, and other work items from disasters such as fires or floods. Today, I decided to look into what kinds of things a work-at-home professional can do to protect their business from fire, … Continue reading →

Did Your Ancestors Witness A Disaster?

Some people really enjoy reading about disasters. Accounts of floods, fires, hurricanes, and accidents of all kinds do make for exciting reading, as I discovered today. Today I discovered a web site called GenDisasters, which has historical accounts of disasters of all kinds from all over the United States and Canada. It is a great resource for anyone whose ancestors lived through or perished in a disaster, as well as those doing historical research about cities and towns where the noteworthy events occurred. Oh, and of course, if you are one of those people that loves to read about disasters, … Continue reading →

What is Flood Insurance?

Do you have flood insurance on your home? Flood insurance can be very important to have, and may be required, if your home happens to be located in a flood zone. On the other hand, if you are certain that your home is not situated in a flood zone, then you might have no need for flood insurance. This is one of the types of insurance you should consider when you are ready to purchase a new home. What is flood insurance? The simplest explanation is that flood insurance is an insurance policy that will cover the cost of property … Continue reading →