By IANS July 15, 2022 TWC India La Nina conditions prevailing over the equatorial Pacific region are likely to continue up to the end of the year, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said […]
How To Respond to Disasters
Everyone responds to disasters in different ways based on location, intensity, available resources, support and capacity. Recovering from a disaster is usually a gradual process. Safety is a primary issue, as are […]
Flash Flood Safety and Damage Prevention Guide
By HomeAdvisor Flooding is the number one natural disaster occurrence in the United States. While many homeowners might be more worried about the risk of fire, which is also a very dangerous and […]
Safe Cleaning After a Home Flood
What You Need to Know Flood waters in homes carry a variety of health hazards since they may contain sewage, mold, bacteria, viruses and other hazardous germs which can cause disease. In […]
Cleaning up After a Flood
First steps: Follow instructions of emergency personnel as to when it is safe to return. Take pictures of the damage before beginning clean up. Keep records. List all clean-up and repair bills, flood-related living […]
El Niño is dead but La Niña is coming: Are we ready?
Brandon Miller et al, CNN Wed June 15, 2016 It’s official — El Niño is dead. But its demise doesn’t necessarily mean we’re done with wild weather. The recent climate event — […]