North America facing 'megadrought'?
August 2, 2012
Western North America experienced the strongest drought in 800 years from 2000 to 2004 – but that may be the new normal for the next century. Reduction in carbon uptake during turn of the century drought in western North America – pg 551 – 556, by a group of 10 researchers in the current issue of Nature Geoscience, looks at the reduced carbon uptake (by 51%) in drought stressed forests, based on a study of the 2000-2004 drought throughout western North America.
Video-- 2011 Earthquakes Worldwide–Plotted with Magnitudes
March 26, 2012Video– 2011 Earthquakes Worldwide–Plotted with Magnitudes
Read More38% of Americans Never Considered Getting Prepared; 20% to “Wing It”!
March 1, 2012
Not too surprisingly, disaster preparedness is not at the forefront of most Americans priority – but many don’t even have any plans. The original research was done by the Persuadable Research Corporation with reports of the survey released by PRWeb and the Homeland Security News Wire.
Earthquakes Maps Updated–For Eastern US
February 1, 2012
Thanks to the NY Times for noting the first update to eastern US earthquake maps in almost a quarter century. Sad that it was apparently only done to spur permitting of nuclear power plants.
September is National Preparedness Month
July 5, 2011
September is National Preparedness Month (NPM)! This awareness month is sponsored by the Ready Campaign in partnership with Citizen Corps. NPM is held each September and is designed to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities
Summer 2011 CERT Newsletter Published
June 29, 2011
In this issue of the 12 page CERT National Newsletter, Volume 3, Issue 4, you will read about the creative and diverse ways CERT members serve their communities when they aren’t activated for emergency situations.
United States is the most severe weather-prone country on Earth
June 14, 2011“The United States is the most severe weather-prone country on Earth according to the National Weather Service. Hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding and other natural disasters can strike without warning and force you to evacuate your home or cause disruptions in mail service.”
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CERT in Action!
June 7, 2011
Learn about the activities of CERTs across the country in the CERT in Action! stories just posted at the national CERT website: