September is National Prepardness Month ...

National Prepardness Month 2009 is focused on changing perceptions about emergency preparedness and will help Americans understand what it truly means to be Ready. READY.gov illustrates how preparedness goes beyond fire alarms, smoke detectors, dead-bolt locks and extra food in the pantry and helps you communicate important preparedness messages to your family beyond fire alarms, smoke detectors, dead-bolt locks and extra food in the pantry and help you communicate important preparedness messages to your familyour business and your community with a new series of customizable materials.

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NOAA National Hurricane Center

Info on tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific can be found on the NOAA National Hurricane Center Web site,
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AIR Worldwide Updates its U.S. Earthquake Model to Reflect Significant Advances in Science and Engineering

Catastrophe risk modeling firm AIR Worldwide Corporation (AIR) announced the availability of an update to its probabilistic earthquake risk model for the United States. The model is used by insurers, reinsurers, corporations and government agencies to assess and manage earthquake risk in the U.S.

AIR Press Release