Tag: Disaster preparedness
Debris Flows Endanger LA’s Fire-Ravaged Communities
The San Gabriel Valley is on edge this week as the Eaton Fire burn scar poses a high risk of debris flows. Against the backdrop of nature's beauty, Sterling Klippel, a dedicated engineer, works...
Innovative balloon water tanks for L.A. fire prevention
Marco Terruzzin, an Italian-born engineer, and his family recently experienced the devastation of a wildfire that consumed their newly moved-into Spanish-style home in Pacific Palisades. As they watched the news unfold, they learned that...
Essential Items to Pack During an Emergency Evacuation
**Essential Items to Pack During an Emergency Evacuation**Fire has ravaged large parts of Los Angeles County, prompting the urgent evacuation of thousands of residents in the Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and Pasadena communities. Since Tuesday...
Extreme Winter Winds in Southern California: Fire and Power Outage Risks
Extreme Winter Winds in Southern California: Fire and Power Outage RisksBy:Southern California is facing an unprecedented threat as it braces for an extreme winter windstorm that has the potential to spark life-threatening and...
Dollywood Theme Park Hit by Devastating Floods: What You Need to Know
A sudden and severe storm hit Dollywood theme park in eastern Tennessee over the weekend, causing flash floods and chaos for visitors. The heavy rain led to a road collapsing at the park's entrance,...
Weathering the Storm: Post-Beryl Impact on Residents and Considerations for Relocation
Houston, a city familiar with natural disasters, recently faced two devastating power outages in quick succession, prompting some residents to contemplate the idea of relocating. The powerful Hurricane Beryl wreaked havoc on the city's...
California Wildfires: 1,000 Lightning Strikes Cause Widespread Damage in California
Wildfires have been raging in California after more than 1,000 lightning strikes ignited fires near Fresno, burning over 10,000 acres of land and putting over 700 homes at risk. The fires, known as the...
Major partnership launches earthquake insurance facility
Breaking News: New Commercial Earthquake Insurance Facility Launched Through Major PartnershipEmerald Bay Risk Solutions and Arrowhead have joined forces to introduce a groundbreaking commercial earthquake insurance facility known as Arrowhead EQ DIC. This innovative...