Introductory HAZUS Webinars Available
October 21, 2011
Hazus is a nationally applicable standardized methodology that contains models for estimating potential losses from earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes. Hazus uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to estimate physical, economic, and social impacts of disasters.
NOAA Updates Winter Predictions-- Wetter–and now Colder–than Average
October 21, 2011
NOAA had already posted news that we were likely to have a wetter than average winter in the northwest. Now they’re also saying there is over a 33% chance it may be colder than average, according to their latest long range forecast issued Thursday, and their “non-technical” explanation.
Real Change’s Survive the Streets Seeking Warm Clothes
October 21, 2011
In addition to helping maintain Vashon CERT’s generators at the local fire stations each month, Vashon’s Dennis Schroeder has been a volunteer at the Real Change newspaper for the past five years, as well as serving on its Board of Directors for a two-year term. For those who may not know, Real Change is the street newspaper that is sold in Seattle and the surrounding areas by homeless and low-income people.
2011 Great California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill Interrupted by Real Quakes
October 21, 2011
It is not too surprising that it would happen somewhere in California in any given day, but yesterday’s 2011 Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill was punctuated with a few minor quakes yesterday around the Berkeley area. No injuries and only minor damage was reported.