The loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia on February 1, 2003, resulted in the disintegration of the orbiter upon re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere. This tragic event led to the scattering of debris,... Read more »
A congregational crisis encompasses a wide range of potential events affecting a faith-based community. These can include natural disasters like fires, floods, or earthquakes that damage or destroy church buildings. Crises might... Read more »
This designated period provides Florida residents an opportunity to purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from state sales tax. Eligible items typically include batteries, flashlights, radios, tarps, generators, and other supplies essential... Read more »
The distress call issued from Pan Am Flight 103, shortly before its explosion over Lockerbie, Scotland, on December 21, 1988, represents a critical piece of evidence in the investigation of the terrorist... Read more »
The 1986 limnic eruption at Lake Nyos, located in northwestern Cameroon, resulted in the sudden release of a massive cloud of carbon dioxide. This tragically suffocated approximately 1,700 people and thousands of... Read more »
The Air France Flight 4590 crash, occurring shortly after takeoff from Charles de Gaulle Airport on July 25, 2000, marked the only fatal accident involving the iconic supersonic Concorde. A tire rupture... Read more »
The sinking of the SS Blanche Nef (White Ship) in the English Channel on 25 November 1120 resulted in the deaths of an estimated 300 people, including William theling, heir to the... Read more »
Events of widespread destruction and suffering, etched in collective memory, encompass a broad spectrum ranging from natural calamities like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions to human-induced catastrophes such as wars, industrial accidents, and... Read more »
The terrorist attacks on the United States, involving the destruction of the World Trade Center towers in New York City and damage to the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, along with the crash... Read more »
The capacity of Lee County, Florida, to anticipate, mitigate, respond to, and recover from natural and man-made disasters is a critical function of local government. This involves a complex system of planning,... Read more »