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Stay Dry: Using Google Earth to View ...

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View FEMA Flood Hazard Information Using Google Earth The “Stay Dry” kmz file allows you to use Google Earth™ to view basic flood hazard  information from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) using an address or  other location information. You can view flood hazard zones and boundaries, and Flood  Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) numbers and b [...]

Monday Flood Safety – Preparedn...

A photo of a sinking Alton, IL grain elevator
Photo credit: Wikipedia Nearly every day, flooding happens somewhere in the United States or its territories. Flooding is the 2nd  leading cause of weather related fatalities in the U.S. (behind heat). On average, flooding claims the lives of 89 people each year. Most of these deaths occur in motor vehicles when people attempt to drive throug [...]

If You Can Pack a Gym Bag, You Can Pa...

Graphic of how gym items can be used as a base for emergency items
You probably don’t need those Muay Thai shin guards A lot of people are daunted by the lists that the Red Cross, the CDC, and FEMA put out. The truth is, there are a few things that you NEED TO HAVE, and there are a few more things that you really SHOULD HAVE, and then there are some things that it would be REALLY GREAT TO HAVE. The poi [...]

The Worst Drought in 500 Years

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  The New York Times reported Saturday that 17 rural communities in California that are providing water to 40,000 people are in danger of running out within 60 to 120 days. State officials said they were moving to put emergency plans in place. In the worst case, they said drinking water would have to be brought by truck into parched com [...]

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