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Opinion: The Prepper Delusion

Thanks to Crystal Potter for the link!

You might think that after all of this I’d have a go bag always ready, especially since I review bags for a living as a reporter for Wirecutter. But I don’t. What I’ve learned, across every one of these close calls and near misses, is that what keeps us safe isn’t the stuff we pack or stockpile; it’s the community we build before calamity strikes. At a time when Americans are increasingly isolated from one another, we must see our ties with our neighbors as essential preparation for the future ahead.

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Survivors of wildfires face fraudulent contractors and other scams

A growing number of scammers are targeting people after a disaster.

w00f, this one is important.

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How connected do Americans feel to their neighbors?

When it comes to trust, 44% of adults say they trust all or most of the people in their neighborhood.

Thanks to Merilee Karr for the link. Some great data in here.

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Hollywood’s big lie about disasters: In crises like Spain’s blackout, the natural reaction is generosity, not panic

Historical cases and scientific analysis show that the most common human reaction to disasters is to help others, a trait that defines our s

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Unpacking the ROI of Disaster Preparedness

New research reveals every dollar invested in disaster preparedness saves communities $13. Discover expert insights from our National Prepar

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I signed up for disaster training in LA. I had no idea I’d need it so soon

Four months ago I took an emergency response course. Then the wildfires came, and I realised, in an era of disasters, how vital trained neig

This article was published the same week that the 'Find a CERT Program Near You' page, and much other CERT content, disappeared from the FEMA website.

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Taken from a Willamette Week article. 71% of Portlanders think preparing for an earthquake or climate disaster is important, but 26% felt the quality of work the City is doing here is "excellent" or "good".

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Opinion  Here’s what I’ve learned about disasters: Your neighbor is your savior

This is a Washington Post article with a paywall, but it doesn't say anything NETs don't already know. However, it is a preview for a new book that sounds interesting:

The Unthinkable (Revised and Updated) by Amanda Ripley: 9780593796726 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

Unlock the secrets of survival with this riveting expedition into the science of disaster—now revised and updated to address the pandemic, t