Editor’s Note: Veronica Taylor is a consultant specializing in disaster preparedness, response and recovery. She previously worked with The Patterson Foundation to help deepen its understanding of the disaster space. As a guest blogger, she will cover issues relevant to … Continue reading
Like many residents of Florida’s Gulf Coast, I spent part of the weekend moving lawn furniture under cover, buying extra batteries and making sure that I knew where all the flashlights were located. Preparing for tropical storms and hurricanes is … Continue reading
Editor’s Note: Veronica Taylor is a consultant specializing in disaster preparedness, response and recovery. She previously worked with The Patterson Foundation to help deepen its understanding of the disaster space. As a guest blogger, she will cover issues relevant to … Continue reading
Editor’s Note: Veronica Taylor is a consultant specializing in disaster preparedness, response and recovery. She previously worked with The Patterson Foundation to help deepen its understanding of the disaster space. As a guest blogger, she will cover issues relevant to … Continue reading
Editor’s Note: Veronica Taylor is a consultant specializing in disaster preparedness, response and recovery. She previously worked with The Patterson Foundation to help deepen its understanding of the disaster space. As a guest blogger, she will cover issues relevant to … Continue reading
By Gisli Olafsson, NetHope Emergency Response Director In the humanitarian response world, we are faced with a dilemma that we are having a hard time dealing with. We all know that having access to the right information is the key … Continue reading
In Sarasota County, there are neighborhoods, and then there are NEIGHBORHOODS. I’ve had the opportunity to meet with some wonderful people who lead “Emergency Operations Committees” in their neighborhoods, and I am struck by the diligence and commitment these volunteers … Continue reading