Living Dangerously
USA Today completed an analysis demonstrating that insurance markets in the states most vulnerable to […]
Igor Strikes Canada
Hurricane Igor continues its way up the Atlantic coast, bringing 200 mph winds to the […]
Next in the Alphabet: Earl, Fiona, Gaston
Next in the queue: Earl, Fiona, Gaston, with Hurricane Earl now upgraded to a Category […]
Hurricane Danielle
The National Hurricane Center has upgraded Danielle to hurricane status, but its present course suggests […]
Tropical Storm Bonnie On the Wrong Course
Tropical Storm Three is now officially Tropical Storm Bonnie; let’s hope it doesn’t escalate to […]
Morale in the Gulf Coast
Residents of Louisiana must be on pins and needles as their fate is decided. A […]
Complacency and Maybe Disaster Fatigue?
As disasters recede into memory, complacency creeps in and we become less vigilant in preparing […]
When 1+1=5: the Oil Slick During Hurricane Season
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu expressed concern about how the Deepwater oil spill could be […]
Storm Surge Impact a Major Concern This Summer
First Spatial, a mapping technology company, has issued a report analyzing the impacts of hurricane […]
Improving Power Recoveries After Major Storms
Researchers have developed a computer model that may predict power failures prior to major storms, […]
Louisiana Prepared
I am in Baton Rouge today, working with a team representing each of the nine […]
Nevis Still Reeling From 2008 Hurricane
The government of the island of Nevis has declared the closure of the Four Seasons […]