Evacuating is expensive. Recovery is long and hard.

From Maui Fires to many other disasters, researcher Dr. Daniel Aldrich shares hard evidence that neighbors and community are the most reliable line of defense in disasters.

9/7/2023 6 min read

Alarms Failed. And Water Supply. Power. Phones. But the Community came through.

A disaster researcher says we humans cause disasters. Not nature.

Expert Interview Risk

7/19/2023 4 min read

Disasters Are Us. And Predictable Like Us.

A disaster anthropologist talks about Corcovada, Puerto Rico that has built social capital over decades to be there for each other.

6/14/2023 4 min read

Communities with shared values come together to survive disasters

Kelly McKinney, former Deputy Commissioner, New York City Office of Emergency Management, shares why we don't prepare for disasters.

3/22/2023 2 min read

"Hope" prevents us from getting ready for disasters

A hazard communications expert highlights the importance of discussing plans for emergency readiness with family.

3/1/2023 5 min read

Talk to your family. Often. To get ready for a disaster: Wendy Bohon

For an extreme weather researcher, personal readiness plan is about staying on guard with the latest disaster information.

2/6/2023 4 min read

Understanding disaster risk is key to preparedness: Chad Hecht

An expert on communication styles to motivate families to prepare for disasters shares her own family's readiness plans in Boise and Seattle.

1/20/2023 5 min read

Community is key to prepare for disasters: Carson MacPherson-Krutsky

For an expert on social ties in disaster preparedness it comes down to two words - friendly neighbors!

1/14/2023 6 min read

Neighbors are best suited to help us get through disasters: Daniel Aldrich

Perci Vest recognized by an international jury of design experts.

1/12/2023 2 min read

Perci Vest Won a Design Award. Wohooo!!

Getting yourself and your family out of the harm's way can be a matter of minutes...

Evacuation

12/7/2022 4 min read

When should you evacuate? Warnings vs. Orders?

The goal is to evacuate early, make your property more resistant and have adequate insurance.

Evacuation

12/6/2022 4 min read

How to create an emergency evacuation plan for your family?

Evacuation Evacuation List Go Bag

11/29/2022 5 min read

Preparing for Disasters: the First Step

Preparing for disasters begins with knowing your risk. Here are several online tools to learn more about your risks and what to prepare for.