FEMA Archives - CDR EM

18 Apr

HOW FEDERAL DISASTER AID WORKS

in Disaster Recovery, Emergency Management

Communities and people who suffered damage and losses in the wake of a disaster are urged to seek help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). There are many misconceptions surrounding...

20 Feb

POST-DISASTER PITFALLS TO AVOID FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENT

by Misty Berryman

in Disaster Recovery, Emergency Management

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No disaster is alike and each one presents new challenges and outcomes. We’ve all heard stories about disaster-impacted communities that were destroyed or came to near ruin because they didn’t...

22 Mar

HAPPY WORLD WATER DAY FROM CDR MAGUIRE

by rodricoco

in Emergency Management

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More than 1.8 billion people drink from a contaminated water source. That is nearly 25 percent of the people on this Earth. This is a reality that World Water Day...

08 Dec

WHY DRONES ARE VALUABLE TO YOUR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN

by rodricoco

in Emergency Management

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What in the world do I mean when I say the word, “drone”? A drone is an unmanned aircraft, and they are more formally known as...

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29 Aug

MITIGATING MITIGATION: A LOOK AT OUR NATIONAL MITIGATION STRATEGIES

by rodricoco

in Emergency Management

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Mitigation is the effort to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters. Measures can take place before, during or following a disaster. The federal government,...

16 Aug

UNDERESTIMATING TYPE AND QUANTITY OF DOCUMENTATION WHEN MAXIMIZING REIMBURSABLE COSTS

by rodricoco

in Emergency Management

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I mentioned in the first part of this series the importance of monitors in debris operations. This can’t be stressed enough...

03 Aug

LIGHTNING AND LEISURE: CONSIDERATIONS FOR MINIMIZING YOUR RISKS

by rodricoco

in Emergency Management, Risk Management

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Lately I’ve been working on hazard mitigation plans for various clients. As per FEMA guidance, these plans must identify the natural hazards...

26 Jul

HOW TO MAXIMIZE REIMBURSABLE COSTS WHILE MINIMIZING LOCAL COSTS IN DEBRIS OPERATIONS

by rodricoco

in Emergency Management

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With every natural disaster, no matter how big or small, there is going to be some level of debris...

01 Jul

THE KEY TO YEAR-ROUND FLOOD DISCOUNTS

by rodricoco

in Emergency Management

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The cost of flood insurance is going up. That’s nothing new. If you own a home in a regulated floodplain, you may even know that there are a few options...