{"id":1129,"date":"2013-12-02T00:57:53","date_gmt":"2013-12-02T00:57:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.abetteremergency.com\/blog\/?p=1129"},"modified":"2013-12-02T00:57:53","modified_gmt":"2013-12-02T00:57:53","slug":"week-of-december-1-emergency-news-you-can-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abetteremergency.com\/blog\/2013\/12\/week-of-december-1-emergency-news-you-can-use\/","title":{"rendered":"Week of December 1: Emergency News You Can Use"},"content":{"rendered":"

A weekly round-up of news, articles and surveys to make your next emergency better. Have a suggestion for the round-up? Contact me at abetteremergency@gmail.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

Leading off this earthquake-heavy round-up is Geography in the News: New Madrid Earthquake<\/a>. Familiarize yourself with this event and the ripple affects as it will be a game changer in the United States. While not showing a New Madrid event, this article<\/a> offers a nice representation of the wave affect described.<\/p>\n

Should this, Medieval Castle Holds Secret to Earthquake Resistance<\/a>, be a must read for new architects? Even if we don’t decide to build castles, there’s still something to learn. In the meantime, Los Angeles councilmen<\/a> look for solutions to earthquake retrofits. <\/p>\n

The need for earthquake solutions is real. This points out that 1500 schools are under high risk in case of earthquake<\/a>. Architect teaches how to disaster-proof homes<\/a>, offers solutions for home owners. A step in the right direction. <\/p>\n

An opportunity to set up sustainable, less disaster-prone cities<\/a> suggests that disasters can offer communities a fresh start. And State Agencies Seek Disaster Relief Map of Vulnerable Residents<\/a> seems to finally incorporate real information into active disaster planning. We need more of this.<\/p>\n

As a developing country with more than their share of events, it’s good to read how Nicaragua improves ability to respond to natural disasters<\/a>. I hope the funds alleviate the suffering of those least able to cope.<\/p>\n

Read An Emotional response To Earthquakes<\/a>. I think we should pay more attention to what motivates people to actively prepare for earthquakes. I was also interested to read A Big Downside To Unprecedented Payoffs For Fukushima Refugees<\/a>. Looks like “emotional toll” is worth more than I thought. <\/p>\n

I have mixed feelings about this: Christie Administration And The Salvation Army Announce Purchase Of Three Feeding Trucks To Provide Food To Residents During Large-Scale Emergencies<\/a>. I’m a big believer in fostering a return to normalcy after a disaster, and would prefer to contract with local food vendors to prepare food to serve meals instead. Do you have an opinion?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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