First off I am going to talk about the B.C Wildfires. The wildfires aren’t a good matter for B.C. In 2012 they made a deal with the government giving registration services for the people in the fires. The Province of B.C strongly encourages all evacuees to register with the Canadian Red Cross, even if aid is not required. Given the current wildfire situation. Red Cross is bringing in additional resources when and as needed to ensure pub Now don’t get me started about Hurricane Irma! The International Federation of the Red Cross has released emergency funds to ensure a rapid donation request. Irma’s torrential rains and winds have flooded towns and roads, and destroyed homes and buildings. The Red Cross is marshaling their resources
None of us are immune to natural disasters and it can happen as easily to us here in Pocatello, Idaho just as easily as anywhere else. Idaho has in fact had a few natural disasters worth noting. Every year the State of Idaho is plagued with terrible wildfires that have engulfed the homes of many people. There is no way to be sure that we are completely safe, but with the help of the American Red Cross, many people can receive help to be relocated or receive medical attention if they need it. We have also had two of the largest earthquakes in the continental United States. Although it is scary to think that crisis can strike at any moment, it is very reassuring knowing that an entity such as the American Red Cross can hop in to action and rush to our
In 2003, possibly one of the worst wildfires in California’s history occurred. This fire, referred to as the Cedar Fire, spread across 273,246 acres.
The first cavalry of wildland firefighters began in August 1886 led by Captain Moses Harris from Troop M. When he took command of the group at Yellowstone National Park, their job was to manage and protect the park.The cavalry remained there for the next 32 years. Quickly after the group's arrival, they immediately began fighting wildfires all around the park. Here emerged the first group of wildland firefighters to be paid for their service. Workers began to apply new regulations, including campfire restrictions when deemed absolutely necessary. These regulations are known as NFPA’s which is an acronym for National Fire Protection Association.
The hayman fire is the biggest fire in recorded history burning 138,000 acres. The fire has had long lasting damages on the environment. There were many factor that added up that created a dangerous situation where the area was very fire prone. Though the fire was believed to be started by a woman burning a letter but the forest had the right conditions to generate a massive fire.
The Waldo Canyon Fire occurred on June 23, 2012 in Colorado. The area contained dry wild winds, and high temperatures as well as dry land; this resulted in the rapid spread of the fire. Firefighters responded to this situation by containing the fire spread, they checked the area where houses are close to vegetation. They evacuated the area to prevent more fatalities.
In making the decisions to protect people’s lives from hazards and disasters, evacuations sometimes become necessary. Of course early in the reaction to the incident, or the response phase, this may become a decision for local and state emergency managers. The San Diego, California wildfire which occurred in October 2007 caused a large scale evacuation. This essay is an analysis, and identification of lessons learned from the evacuation incident. As well a plan of personal recommendations and improvements will be made based on information covered in the National Housing strategy, and Robert Stafford Act.
The Eagle Creek fire—allegedly sparked by teenagers playing with fireworks over Labor Day weekend—has so far consumed over 37,000 acres in and around some of the most cherished spots in the Columbia River Gorge. On September 14, with rain on the way, officials said firefighters continue to employ burnout operations along the eastern section of I-84 as the fire continues to grow.
Wildland firefighers are hired by Forest Service Bureaus of land Management, National Park Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U. F. Fish and Wildlife Service, Emergency Services, Fish and Game, and Fire and Rescue. Some local agencies also hire them where a large chunk of area within the city is covered by woodland. The employment would be for year-around or seasonal, which means the wildland firefighters will work only during the time when the probability of wildfire breaking out is high.
“Earth itself is often referred to as a spaceship. But it is a mistake to compare living systems with machines. Mechanical devices constantly wear out with time unless they are carefully maintained and repaired by people. Living things persist on their own, healing, replacing, adapting, and reproducing in order to continue. If the total of all life on Earth is a super organism, then it must have processes that perpetuate its survival.” (The Sacred Balance, 2009). In the book The Sacred Balance by David Suzuki states that the Earth regenerates itself because it is a living organism that has the ability to go on without any maintenance or repairs. This statements deems true if Earth was solely inhibited by its naturel state of being without human
For as long as mankind can conceive, fire has been a remarkable tool to conquer. When controlled, it provides necessary heat, energy, and fuel for a consumer to use; however, when fire goes unattended, it has the potential to become a wholly destructive element. The more western states of America, such as Utah and Colorado, have repeatedly experienced this concept in its most devastating form: wildfires. A wildfire is generally considered to be difficult to control and fast moving, swallowing anything that lay in its path, including forest or human habitat. As human incursion reaches more remote areas in wooded mountains, wildfires pose a serious threat to high-end homes and secluded cabins. The untamed nature of these fires also allows them to creep into subdivisions and endanger more
For example, in Canada, the number of human deaths has been small in comparison to those that have occurred in developing nations as a result of extreme events of similar magnitude and intensity. Nevertheless, there have been a number of disasters that have caused enormous disruption and/or damage, including the 1998 Ice Storm, the Prairie droughts of the 1930s, 1980, 1987 and 1989, the Red River flood of 1997, the British Columbia forest fires of 2004, the Saguenay flood of 1997, Hurricanes Hazel (1954) and Juan (2004), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS, 2003) and Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) (Haque, C.E and Etkin, D 2007).
A study has shown throughout the years the effects of hurricane Katrina can still be seen. The death toll of this hurricane alone was devastating and left many people homeless, more than 800,000 housing units were destroyed or damaged in the storm. As stated, “Katrina is the costliest U.S hurricane, with estimated damage over $81 billion.” http://www.hurricanescience.org/history/studies/katrinacase/impacts/. After the effects of this catastrophic storm, the red-cross had an enormous job on their hands; one that needed a functioning linking system to collaborate, understanding of how to manage major events, tactics, careful thinking, and volunteers who dare to care for the lives of others.
Next, Neal elaborates on the unnecessary amount of clothing and food donations sent to the area. He acknowledges that some of the overflow donations resulted from requests that were overfilled and discusses the usefulness, along with the inability of items to be distributed. Following this, is a discussion about the impact the abundance of donations had on vital distribution channels as well as the labor force. Neal concludes the article by restating the effects the abundance of in-kind donations had on the Hurricane Harvey relief effort and acknowledges this article is one of few written about the surplus of donations since the
Every day in the United States hurricanes, floods, fires, accidents and other disasters happen. Once the organization is contacted, they are more than likely the first organization to respond. During hard times, the American Red Cross has a giving site where volunteers can go online and buy items to help support the victims of the disaster. For 18 dollars a volunteer can donate three blankets. For 20 dollars a volunteer can give hot meals to two people. For 2,000 dollars, a volunteer can supply a food truck that will be rushed to the victims of a disaster. 91 percent of its funds on programs support around 200 disasters in the United States daily.
A wildfire is any instance of uncontrolled burning in grasslands, brush, or woodlands. Wildfires destroy property and valuable natural resources, and may threaten the lives of people and animals. Wildfires can occur at any time of the year, but usually occur during hot, dry weather. Wildfires are usually signaled by dense smoke which may fill the air for miles around. The National Weather Service, U.S. Forest Service, and State forestry agencies combine to give wildfire probability forecasts. Local radio and television stations broadcast information and warnings on local fire conditions. Wildfires pose an increasing threat to the residential United States. In 1987, 53,000 fires consumed more than two million acres. By October 1988, almost