When considering food packaging for emergency / disaster use (and therefore longer storage periods) it is equally important to also consider the actual food being packaged and stored. These items are called emergency food product (EFP). Three (3) Basic categories: … Continue reading →
Not All WATER Packages Are The Same [NOTE: this article was compiled from a number of resources. For an in depth study on the subject here is the link to “Bottled and Packaged Water”: https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780128152720/bottled-and-packaged-water] When considering the topic of … Continue reading →
NOTE: The following article is an abridged version of a more complete and referenced article published in the Science Partner Journal August 7, 2020. [Original article: https://spj.sciencemag.org/journals/research/2020/7286735/] Abstract The increasing prevalence of infectious diseases in recent decades has posed a … Continue reading →
In a recent article called “The White Cross of Trained volunteers: A Whole Community” the history of the concept of The White Cross of Trained Volunteers is described. This article explains how the concept actually works and why it … Continue reading →
Part of the job in dealing with emergencies and disasters is also dealing with the people who want to volunteer their help. The first responders are all trained individuals and they know what what needs to be done and how … Continue reading →
We are often asked, “What does Be MorePREpared do?” While the concept may seem quite simple, the implementation can require finely tuned logistics and planning. The best way to explain what we do is to show you a successful example. … Continue reading →
Most people understand the meaning of the word “donation”. Many people have no clear understanding of what is involved to receive and process donations. Money is often the most common form of donation but there is another form called in-kind. … Continue reading →
Managing Spontaneous Volunteers Presented by Nathan Wolstein Groups That Converge Convergence is described as the tendency of disaster scenes to draw together large groups of people. Researchers have identified six primary groups of people that tend to converge upon the scene … Continue reading →
Halloween Candy Give-Back Program Published on August 27, 2020 by Nathan Wolfstein The Halloween Candy Give-Back Program has been connecting communities with Military and First Responder Heroes each fall since 2007. While Halloween may look a little different this year, Operation Gratitude … Continue reading →
The Birth of CERT Published on August 27, 2020 by Nathan Wolfstein BICEPP – Helping Businesses Become Disaster Resilient Published on August 27, 2020 by Nathan Wolfstein Live ZOOM Webinar DATE: Wednesday, September 2, 2020 TIME: 10:00 am – 11:30 … Continue reading →
