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In his Part III Crisis Communications Case Study of the Costa Cruise Ship Disaster, veteran public relations professional, Jeff Mustard provides a fascinating peek chronicling the Carnival Cruise company crisis as it unfolds in the media.

Veteran public relations professional, Jeff Mustard provides an interesting and informative analysis of the Costa Cruise Ship Crisis Communications that should prove illuminating to public relations professionals, the media and consumers alike.

The Savannah Chapter of the American Red Cross and Domino's Pizza Launch Dollars for Disasters" week.

Consider supporting the American Red Cross with a year end financial gift.

Key Partnerships Poised To Bring Disaster Preparedness Supplies To Customers Across The United States

We're always in one "season" or another. We're leaving hurricane season and now we're getting in to flu season. The good thing is, we've labeled our "seasons" so we know to react accordingly.

New Materials research report from Business Monitor International is now available from Fast Market Research

Tips From MCNY's Stellar Emergency & Disaster Management Faculty Panel- Monday, May 16, 2011

Covering Disaster: Lessons from Media Coverage of Katrina and Rita (Transaction, 2010) editors, Ralph Izard and Jay Perkins observes how "crisis" journalism is covered.

AEC Systems responded quickly to the earthquake in NZ with calls to their clients ensuring their safety. followed by complimentary morning tea delivered to those affected along with software.

A US inventor has unveiled a revolutionary shelter concept against the most devastating natural events, tsunamis and major floods. This novel concrete shelter, capable of floating, simultaneously creates a new infrastructure industry category.

Project Connect Consortium meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 28, at the International Trade Center, Killian Room (1st floor), 250 North Water Street, Mobile, AL 36602. (near the Alabama State Port Authority) from 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Dr. Steven Picou, Professor of Sociology, University of South Alabama, keynotes August 24 meeting of Project Connect Consortium in Mobile, AL.

The Usurper is the third novel by author Cliff Ball.

Global Eco Housing proudly announced today transport of their ruggedized Guardian Mobile Systems Mobile Medical Clinic to Haiti through Gleaning for the World, an independent, non-profit, non-denominational humanitarian organization.

FEMA funded public safety facility provides emergency shelter for citizens and first responders of Chickasaw, Alabama.

Through grant funding, the city of Chickasaw, Alabama, will build an emergency shelter by Spring 2011 for its first responders, the elderly and disabled citizens who are not able to leave the city during disasters.

In an effort to significantly reduce the financial impact a loss can have on FMIT Members ability to recover, SimpliCity was developed as a single solution to help minimize insurable risk and ensure timely & cost effective recovery.

In 2007 the Bird Flu virus mutated into a form that could more easily infect human beings. One more major mutation could start a worldwide pandemic, the likes of which has never been seen.

The Rotary Club of Sarnia-Lambton After-Hours recently purchased a ShelterBox in memory of Judy d’Arne, a Rotary member who passed away this summer. “We are very pleased to report that this ShelterBox has been deployed to Sumatra.”

While many legitimate groups help victims, scam artists may take advantage disasters by creating bogus fundraising operations.The public should be wary of appeals that tug at the heart strings, but are short on details about how victims will benefit.

In today’s world of economic upset and constant news media coverage of strife, natural disasters and health issues ranging from cancer to swine flu, many are wondering how to remain centered, much less how to return to love.

The Emergency Support System (ESS) Consortium received formal approval from the EC to start R&D for developing a modern,portable emergency command and control system. The ESS will be used as a framework for future crisis management systems.

Natural disasters are as big an issue as terrorism in the national security context, says Tony Pearce, Director-General of Emergency Management Australia (EMA).

With global warming a huge concern, the above bogus headline may seem to be the solution. I hope you can stand the climate. Robert Swiatek’s book, “Take Back the Earth – The Dumb, Greedy Incompetents Have Trashed It” may be a better idea.

Earthquakes, tornados, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions—all natural occurrences that call for quick thinking and preparedness. Are you prepared?

U.S. Coast Guard, Miami-Dade County and Miami emergency management and homeland security experts recently gathered to address PR professionals about disaster preparedness techniques and possible security threats to visitors to Southeast Florida.

A New Approach to Prepare Individuals, Business, and Government for Emergencies