natural disaster
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Students’ innovation could change how we respond to fighting wildfires
When it comes to finding ways to better protect ourselves from natural disasters, sometimes the best ideas come from unexpected places. Say, for example, a handful of middle school students who are using their award-winning First Lego League model helicopter… Continue reading
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Prepare in a year Step 3: Meeting drinking water needs after a disaster
With massive water shortages in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan (the Toronto Sun reports desperate survivors digging up water pipes), we continue a disaster preparation series initiated last month on Ear to the Ground: Prepare in a Year. The goal… Continue reading
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Do you have an out-of-area contact in case of a major disaster?
If you are separated from your loved ones after a disaster strikes, how will you get in touch with them? The Washington Emergency Management Division recommends establishing a common contact number; ideally, it will be someone who lives out of the… Continue reading