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Demand more federal funding for air tankers to fight wildfires
Following record-low snowfalls and extensive droughts, fierce wildfires are raging across the American West. This past week President Obama officially declared the burning territory to be in a state of ‘national disaster.’ In Colorado, the massive High Park Fire – the worst blaze in the state’s
Are you ready for a disaster?
Although we can't prevent disasters from happening, we can control how we prepare for them. You should take time to talk with your household about what you would do in an emergency situation. By preparing in advance, you will be able to better navigate the after-effects of a disaster. The
Which factors are most likely to increase humanitarian need in the upcoming years?
Build a Disaster Supplies Kit
One of the best ways to prepare for a disaster is to build a supplies kit. Putting a kit together is easy and many of the items are things you already have at home. You can find a list of basic disaster supplies at http://www.ready.gov/basic-disaster-supplies-kit. Be prepared: take the pledge to
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