Tag: natural disaster
Preparing for disaster: Ensure your pets are taken care of in...
By Kim Jones Gilliam
On the heels of National Preparedness Month in September, it’s important to remember October is considered the heart of hurricane season...
Life Well Lived: Protect your health before the storm hits
By Dr. Vivek Sinha
When Hurricane Michael slammed into Florida this past month, it affected hundreds of thousands of people. Power was lost, homes were destroyed,...
The Business Plan: What precautions are you taking for the next...
By Bill Reagan
Lately, our television screens have been filled with scenes of hurricanes and earthquakes, and people struggling to recover their lives – and...
Help for Houston: Alexandrians pitch in to help victims of Hurricane...
By Denise Dunbar and Alexa Epitropoulos
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, more than 1,100 members of the federal National Disaster Medical System were deployed...