• Days after the Hurricane Irene damaged large parts of  Central Vermont this little soap company sent out an e-mail to its vendors and customers. [...]

  Practical Anarchy During Recovery from Hurricane Irene

  September 21, 2011
• An interesting article appeared in today’s New York Times about a radio DJ in the Catskills who acted as a conduit of information for [...]

  Radio and Landlines Best Ways to Communicate During Disasters

  September 5, 2011
• This week’s disgraceful lack of planning for the more than 12,500 inmates at Riker’s Island—as other parts of the city were [...]

  Are Prisoners Expendable during Disasters? FEMA Says Yes.

  August 28, 2011
• Despite previous policies, some shelters (e.g. Ozone Park) are taking in pets. It is unclear at present if all city shelters will but it seems [...]

  City Shelters are opening for Families with Pets

  August 27, 2011

• Stay indoors. If you must go outside, stay away from downed and dangling lines. Treat all downed lines as if they are live and dangerous. If you [...]

  Some More Tips for Hurricane Irene

  August 27, 2011
• Neighbor, We know this can be a difficult and confusing time but you are not alone. You live in the most resilient city in the US. If you follow [...]

  Regarding Hurricane Irene

  August 27, 2011