Tag: Emergency Response

Aftereffects of Hurricane Milton Impacts Supply Chains

  Last week, Hurricane Milton, a powerful and unpredictable storm, wreaked havoc in multiple regions, causing widespread damage and disruption. As the Southeast continues to recover from Hurricane Helene, the arrival of this storm has sent ripples through the already fragile supply chain. From production facilities to shipping routes, businesses and consumers alike are feeling... Read more »

Climate Change may be Driving bigger Storm Seasons

  2024 has already proven to be an active year for severe weather.  As of May 28, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has recorded 1,016 tornado reports, including 55 that were possibly EF2 or higher. This is the second highest number of tornadoes recorded to-date in a year behind only 2011.  This year’s... Read more »

Disaster Preparedness in the Face of Escalating Natural Disasters

Natural disasters, ranging from hurricanes and earthquakes to wildfires and floods, have always posed a threat to human populations and infrastructure. Rising global temperatures have led to more intense heatwaves, melting glaciers, and sea-level rise, resulting in more frequent and severe storms and flooding. This has underscored the urgent need for comprehensive disaster preparedness strategies... Read more »

Localized Flooding causes Widespread Impact

  California has recently been under widespread flood warnings for large amounts of snow and rain. Areas have reported different values with some mountain range communities being snowed in and receiving 16 feet in two weeks. Others have reported snow on beaches as well. The rain alone is a problem for low-lying areas already dealing... Read more »

COVID-19 Response and ChemCeed

As an essential business, ChemCeed understands now more than ever how important our role as a chemical supplier is during this global crisis. Although our office staff are now working from home, ChemCeed is open for business to ensure all the essential medical, pharmaceutical, water treatment, food and beverage, and other industries receive the raw... Read more »

10 Ways to Prepare for Natural Disasters

September is National Preparedness Month.  Below is a list of ways you and your business can prepare for various types of emergencies that you may encounter in the future.   For more information on how you, your business, or your community can participate visit Ready.gov. Access alerts and warning Test communication plans Assemble or update supplies... Read more »