Virginia Disasters – and the other 49 States at FEMA.gov
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You can search other States disasters from this FEMA Link.
There is a decent article on Firehouse.com today about the NFPA EXPO Report
NFPA Expo Report: All Disasters are Local, Be Prepared
SUSAN NICOL KYLE
Firehouse.Com NewsORLANDO, Fla. — Responsibility for handling major incidents, including hurricanes, falls with local government, not the feds, according to Dr. Cortez Lawrence, US Fire Administration fire programs director
“No where in the Constitution is fire protection mentioned,” Lawrence told several thousand people at the National Fire Protection Association’s annual conference Monday.
Lawrence, who assisted with response after Katrina, said locals need to realize that they must be self-sufficient. “They are the tip of the sword…”
Part of that readiness plan is getting the public to understand that they also must be prepared to fend for themselves for at least 72 hours. They should have a supply of medications, food, water, batteries and other personal care items.