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Last year 97 natural disasters occurred in the United States. Natural disasters are adverse events that take place, leaving damage, destruction, and loss of lives. Natural hazards such as hurricanes, tornadoes, winter storms, wildfires, floods, or earthquakes, provoke natural disasters. The cause... View Post -
If you live in an area susceptible to natural disasters, chances are you’ve already done some research on preparing yourself for potential emergencies. While there is plenty of information available on the physical and analytical components of disaster preparedness, many sources tend to disregard... View Post -
Depending on the degree of severity of a natural disaster, it’s possible that some households or even whole communities are cut off from potable water. At times, people remain without their regular water supply for days or even weeks, so it’s vital to think this possibility through and prepare fo... View Post -
In 2021, approximately 1 in 10 homes were affected by natural disasters in the US alone. This amounts to over 14.5 million properties, causing nearly $57 billion in property damage. Over the coming decades, both the frequency and the intensity of natural disasters are expected to increase due to ... View Post -
Does it seems like climate disasters are happening all around us? A heat dome covered the Northwest, fires all over California, New York City flooded. It's not surprising "climate anxiety" is coming up more and more. Climate-related anxieties are correlated with emotional, not behavioral r... View Post -
I adore Maya Angelou. Her books moved me deeply as a young woman and they still line my bookshelves today. Her quote, "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better," has stuck with me for a long time.
Yet her quote has been altered over time and even paraphrased by Oprah Winfrey to, "When you know better, you do better." But that's not really what she said. The "then" is really important. Removing it, or ignoring it, unintentionally implies that when we know better we will choose to do better. But, not always. Right?
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