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 »
After midnight on October 1, the port workers from The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) launched a strike, effectively halting operations at key ports stretching from Maine to Texas. This work stoppage follows months of tense negotiations with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), which represents the shipping ports. Unfortunately, the inability of both sides to... Read more »
Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Texas on Monday. Beryl landed about 85 miles southwest of Houston. With a maximum wind speed of 80 mph, much damage was sustained to the surrounding area. Nearly 3 million Texans are without power across the coast. Many of Port Houston’s key facilities were damaged, including... Read more »
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 »
Wisconsin Tornado Awareness Week takes place from April 8-12 and it is a crucial time to explore what makes tornadoes so powerful, their impacts, and how to stay safe when they strike. First things first, what is a tornado? A tornado is a violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to... Read more »
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 »
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 »
In the center of what many have categorized as catastrophic flooding rivaling that of the damage done by Hurricane Harvey sits the heart of the Texas Oil Industry. Flooding from the tropical storm, Imelda, hit the Houston area on September 19th flooding Houston and Beaumont. Many thought since the storm was downgraded to a tropical... Read more »
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 »
