Source: National Weather Service: National Hurricane Center History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take, you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster. Be Prepared Preventing the loss of life and minimizing the damage to property from hurricanes are …
John looked out across the lobby at the growing crowd. Mondays were always busy, but the crowd seemed larger than usual today. Because of the storms on the horizon, no one was waiting on the front sidewalk. His phone buzzed, and he saw a notification from his weather app. At the same time, he heard a warning from the …
Most of us have practiced fire drills at work and have thought about where to take shelter from a tornado when at home. The tornados and severe weather hit North Carolina on a Saturday, a day when many people are away from work and home. In general, we spend most of our time at work or at home. Hopefully, we …
As security consultants, we have the privilege of working for multiple companies and agencies around the globe, which gives us deeper insight into how businesses typically view, plan, and prepare for the unexpected. Too often, however, it seems we are brought into the security process in a remedial role, after an unforeseen and unprepared for event. In the current economy, …