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TVI receives more orders for its decontamination shelters
Small Maryland company making contamination shelters had difficult times selling its products, until recently
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GAO report slams Bush, Chertoff for Katrina lack of preparation, slow response
Michael Brown was the public face of the federal government’s failures before and during Katrina; new GAO report says President Bush and Secretary Chertoff should share more of the blame
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Advise to small businesses: Planning is crucial
Small businesses do not have the resources of big businesses, so they need to plan for disasters even more
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The long view
The Surprising Reasons Floods and Other Disasters Are Deadlier at Night
It’s not just that it’s dark and people are asleep. Urban sprawl, confirmation bias, and other factors can play a role.
Why Flash Flood Warnings Will Continue to Go Unheeded
Experts say local education and community support are key to conveying risk.