Monthly Archives: August 2011

Guest Writer Pamala M. on Pet Preparedness

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Chase

Pamala M. had some great insight into pet preparedness in response to our Saving Pets During a Disaster post.  We decided to feature her tips in her own post: Ensuring that your animal is properly tagged and micro-chipped will go … Continue reading →

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Washington Monument Might be Tilting after Earthquake

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Eric

Reports say the Washington Monument may be tilting after the 5.9 Virgina Earthquake UPDATE: Megyn Kelly just shared word that a D.C. police officer told a Fox News producer that there is concern that the Washington Monument may tilting following … Continue reading →

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Rare 5.9 Earthquake Strikes Virgina

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Chase

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake centered near Mineral, Va., rocked the mid-Atlantic states and was felt as far north at Manhattan and as far south as North Carolina. This is a good reminder that earthquakes can strike throughout the entire USA, … Continue reading →

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Event Emergency and Evacuation Planning

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Eric

On August 13, 2011 at approximately 8:45 pm EDT, Indiana State Police said that a warning was issued to the crowd in the grandstand suggesting that they may have to take cover due to the incoming severe weather. However, witnesses … Continue reading →

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