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November tornados strike Midwest

The Municipal Posted on January 16, 2014 by The MunicipalJanuary 8, 2014
Hope Force volunteers Phillip Vork, foreground, and from left, Anthony Shows, Joey Stoltzfus and Tom Wilson repair a roof damaged by the tornado that struck Brookport. (Photo provided by Hope Force)

On Nov. 17, 2013, tornados left eight dead and a trail of damage in the Midwest. From Brookport, Ill., to Kokomo, Ind., the events of the stormy weekend also destroyed the homes of dozens of families and left over 100 … Continue reading →

Posted in Disaster Response | Tagged brookport, community, force, help, homes, hope, volunteers | Leave a reply

What a relief: Coordinating assistance when disaster strikes

The Municipal Posted on June 29, 2013 by The MunicipalJuly 2, 2013
When a city needs to get back on its feet, allowing local businesses to take the lead reinforces both the economy and the community’s will.

Whenever and wherever tragedy occurs, Americans respond. Superstorm Sandy, the Newtown shooting, the Boston Marathon bombing and tornados ripping through the heart of Oklahoma have all prompted folks to dig deep in order to help those affected by disaster. However, … Continue reading →

Posted in Disaster Response | Tagged boston, city, disaster, ebrey, moore, people, public | Leave a reply

To stand, walk and run again Tragedy in Boston

The Municipal Posted on June 4, 2013 by Julie YoungJune 6, 2013
A man waves an American flag in honor of Boston Marathon

The Boston Marathon is one of New England’s signature sporting events. Held annually since 1987 on Patriot’s Day, the race attracts more than 20,000 participants. Spectators numbering around 500,000 line the city’s streets in hopes of catching a glimpse of … Continue reading →

Posted in Disaster Response | Tagged April, boston, events, london, marathon, security | Leave a reply

What are they thinking? Getting residents to relocate during disasters

The Municipal Posted on May 28, 2013 by Julie YoungMay 14, 2013

It’s a question that vexes communities whenever a natural disaster occurs: Why do residents ignore repeated warnings to leave? Unlike man-made disasters, which tend to be unpredictable, natural disasters are often cyclical. In the cases of Hurricanes Katrina, Ike, Isaac … Continue reading →

Posted in Disaster Response | Tagged disaster, evacuate, leave, people, residents, strang | Leave a reply

The Newtown tragedy: municipal response

The Municipal Posted on February 5, 2013 by Julie YoungFebruary 5, 2013
On Dec. 14, 2012, Newtown, Conn., suffered a national tragedy when 20-year-old gunman Adam Lanza entered Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., and killed over two dozen students, teachers and staff before taking his own life. (Gina Jacobs/Shutterstock)

On Dec. 13, 2012, Newtown, Conn., was an idyllic and relatively unheard-of New England community. But at 9:30 a.m. the following day, it became synonymous with Aurora, Virginia Tech, Columbine and other scenes of national tragedy after a gunman entered … Continue reading →

Posted in Disaster Response | Tagged community, elementary school, newtown, responders, sandy hook | Leave a reply

Upscale and convenient temporary housing

The Municipal Posted on December 20, 2012 by themAdminDecember 20, 2012

When natural disasters strike communities, one of the challenges to recovery is a displaced population. One way residents can stay in the area and on or close to their property is by leasing a portable home. That’s where Tennessee-based Southwest … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Projects, Disaster Response, Emergency Response | Leave a reply

Confronting Sandy: The East Coast trudges back

The Municipal Posted on December 5, 2012 by Julie YoungJune 16, 2014
The Sheepshead Bay section of the Bronx, N.Y., and many other cities in New York and New Jersey suffered billions of dollars in damage from Sandy’s direct hit.

Arriving just in time for Halloween, “Frankenstorm” Sandy brought 70-90 mph winds, rain, sea swells and blizzard-like conditions to most of the eastern U.S. seaboard. The hurricane looks to have been one of the costliest natural disasters on record, with … Continue reading →

Posted in Disaster Response | Tagged damage, hurricane, sandy | Leave a reply

Say goodbye: The challenges of 2012

The Municipal Posted on November 30, 2012 by Phoebe MuthartNovember 29, 2012
Joplin. Mo., spent 2012 recovering from a devastating 2011 tornado

The year 2012 will soon be in the books. The year showed its hand with hope for a strong recovery from the recession, but for most regions progress has been slow. What will that mean in 2013? In Minnesota, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Projects, Disaster Response | Tagged 2012, area, development, downtown, housing, joplin | Leave a reply

Hurricane Sandy – Thoughts and Prayers

The Municipal Posted on October 30, 2012 by The MunicipalNovember 7, 2012

The east coast of the United States is being ravaged by former Hurricane Sandy, and public safety and emergency response teams from across the eastern half of the country are responding. At The Municipal, our thoughts are with the millions … Continue reading →

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Sandy State-by-State

The Municipal Posted on October 30, 2012 by The MunicipalNovember 7, 2012

(AP) Hurricane Sandy is churning off the East Coast and is expected to join up with two other weather systems to create a huge and problematic storm affecting 50 million people. Here’s a snapshot of what is happening or expected, … Continue reading →

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Safe to proceed: Roadway flooding solution

The Municipal Posted on August 20, 2012 by The MunicipalAugust 1, 2012
roadway flooding solutions

Flooding causes more deaths and property damage in the U.S. than any other severe weather-related event. A mere six inches of fast-moving water can knock over an adult. It takes only two feet of rushing water to carry away most … Continue reading →

Posted in Disaster Response, Transportation | Tagged bexar, county, flood, flooding, gauging, texas, water | Leave a reply

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