Tag Archives: disaster preparedness

Reference Texts Within the Library

Posted on September 14, 2017 by WRlibrarian

For those of you who may not be familiar with some of the titles in the library, I have decided to create a digital display, similar to the ones seen in public libraries, in order to get persons acquainted with … Continue reading →

Posted in Library Collection | Tagged available textbooks, climate, disaster preparedness, hydrology, iwrm, library, water resources, weather | Leave a comment

Scientists Predict Active Hurricane Season

Posted on May 31, 2017 by WRlibrarian

With hurricanes being highly destructive, whether to property or human life, one should definitely be mindful of the hurricane season, while making the necessary preparations. Read on to learn what scientists have to say about the upcoming Atlantic hurricane … Continue reading →

Posted in Disaster Preparedness, Hurricane Season | Tagged Atlantic hurricane region, Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, disaster preparedness, Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Season | Leave a comment

Extreme Geohazards: Reducing the Disaster Risk and Increasing Resilience – European Science Foundation

Posted on August 17, 2015 by WRlibrarian

Ever wondered what would happen if your country suffered an extreme disaster such as a volcano, an earthquake, a tsunami or even a severe drought? Have you ever thought that many lives and properties would be lost in the event … Continue reading →

Posted in Digital information | Tagged disaster preparedness, disasters, earthquakes, flash floods, geohazards, landslides, risk management, tsunamis | Leave a comment

Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Research Symposium Feedback

Posted on July 17, 2015 by WRlibrarian

Well for many of you who were unable to attend the first annual IWRM research symposium, I must say that you missed out quite a bit. As previously mentioned the symposium presented information under topics such as hydrology, meteorology, water and … Continue reading →

Posted in IWRM Research Symposium 2015 | Tagged ambient water quality, business continuity, disaster preparedness, drought management, freshwater quality, hydrology, iwrm, land use, land use planning, marine pollution, research symposium, water poverty index, water quality guidelines, water scarcity | Leave a comment

Disaster Preparedness – Hurricanes

Posted on June 18, 2015 by WRlibrarian

As you all may know the Hurricane Season is upon us from June 1st – November 30th. Although, we as adults may know all about securing supplies, preparing evacuation routes and emergency shelters, this occurrence tends to be a bit … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities for children, Disaster Preparedness | Tagged CDC's Ready Wrigley, disaster preparedness, emergency, hurricanes, safety, survival kit, tips | Leave a comment

EOS Earth & Space Science News Magazine 2015

Posted on June 9, 2015 by WRlibrarian

Staff now have access to the EOS Earth & Space Science magazine published by the American Geophysical Union (AGU). In this magazine one can find topics that relate to volcanic eruptions simulations, greenhouse gases, climate, California’s drought, geomagnetic storms, solar winds, … Continue reading →