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Will your homeowners insurance cover you when you need it?
Now is a good time to review your insurance policies to be sure you understand what is covered and for how much. As part of your efforts to be prepared and plan for recovery, homeowners and renters...
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Does your fire safety plan include your pets?
It may sound strange but true, but hundreds of fires are started by pets each year. If you are a pet owner, check out this article by the AKC on how to include your pets in your safety plans, and tips...
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How will your protect your irreplaceable items before a disaster?
After a disaster, there are two common household items people often wish they had planned for as part of their disaster preparedness and recovery plan. These items typically have very little monetary...
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Can you imagine disaster-ready robots in our future?
Disaster recovery teams often bring together a combination of human, animal and technology resources, but how about a walking robot or a cyborg cockroach? This article from NPR Technology News, A...
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Flood dry-out companies can cost you an arm and a leg!
After a flood, you need to carefully consider what course of action you will take to repair your home. Obviously, standing water needs to be extracted, but you need to determine if it is more cost...
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Thank You Veterans…and Veteran Volunteers!
Did you know that many veterans continue to protect and serve by volunteering in their communities? Veteran talent is used in disaster preparedness and recovery. Citizen Corps Councils across the...
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Overwhelmed with your insurance claim process?
Any disaster survivor can tell you that “after” a disaster is certainly not the ideal time to learn about what your insurance covers, and about the process to make a major claim. The truth is many...
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Minimize Holiday Hazards
As the holiday season begins, most people are reminded of good times, beautiful decorations and great meals. Sadly for some, it’s a reminder of how safety never takes a holiday. In 2010, Christmas...
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New York Hurricane Recovery
As a follower of the FEMA blog, we found today’s post by Michael Byrne, Federal Coordinating Officer, to be an amazing reflection on the recovery efforts to support New Yorkers after Hurricane Sandy....
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Enjoy a Happy 2013 New Year!
The Red Guide to Recovery wishes you a very happy holiday season and new year! Celebrate safely and dedicate 2013 as your year of personal preparedness. Here are some tips for safe celebrating and...
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Does a Pink Wig Belong In a Disaster Supply Kit?
On a recent morning, Nina Coleman, Assistant Manager of FEMA for Kids Community Relations Strike Team, took various items out of a disaster supply kit, held them up and asked students at Public School...
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2012 Worst Natural Disasters
It can be sobering to look back and see what types of disasters occurred in the past year. The memories of disaster events may only be through images we saw in the news, or they may have touched our...
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Know the Facts: Ionization Smoke Detectors
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) posted an article not to be missed regarding smoke detectors. Did you know there are two popular technologies used for smoke detection? This...
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Flood Safety Lessons
First account stories are truly interesting to read. We found a fascinating recent account of Swift Water Rescue Team member, Scott E. Schermerhorn, Master Technician – Technical Rescue of Fairfax...
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The 2.5 Mile Wide Tornado
As a recent online article shares the staggering news that the most recent tornadoes to hit Oklahoma were the largest on record, the latest was over two and a half miles wide. As reports indicate, it...
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Don’t be a victim twice!
By Sean Scott We were pleased to share some history about The Red Guide to Recovery in a feature article in the July 2013 La Jolla Light. The interview includes some great examples of how the book...
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Join us for the largest earthquake drill in U.S. history
Did you know a 2008 study forecasts a 99.7% chance of an earthquake the size of the Northridge Earthquake or larger anytime during the next 30 years? There are lots of ways to prepare, but one of the...
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Get The Red Guide on Amazon
We are please to announce our paperback version and a Kindle version of The Red Guide to Recovery is now available on Amazon.com! Visit our page of the Chapter Content to get an overview of what is in...
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What is a 100-Year Flood?
It’s probably not what you think! Check out the California Flood Preparedness website for the answer. In addition, find out other interesting facts about floods; for example, do you know what Alluvial...
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ShakeOut Today…10/17 at 10:17
The ShakeOut Drill is scheduled for 10:17 AM on October 17, 2013. This means that wherever you are at that moment—at home, at work, at school, anywhere—you should Drop, Cover, and Hold On as if there...
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