Michael ThorntonNov 6, 20214 minPreparing yourself for winter weatherIn late October of 2020, Oklahoma suffered a devasting 3-day ice storm that caused over 27 million dollars in damage and left 500,000...
Michael ThorntonSep 9, 20215 minThe importance of CERT in rural communities What is CERT? In February of 1985, officials in Los Angeles flew to Japan to research how Japan prepared for earthquakes. As these...
Michael ThorntonAug 1, 20213 minPreparing children for disastersIn the United States, children make up over 25% of the population. This 25% is the future of communities, faith-based groups,...
Michael ThorntonJul 26, 20215 minHaving more than 1 way of receiving a warningIn 2017, a survey conducted in the United States showed that 99% of those who make $75,000 a year own a phone. Of that 99%, 93% of them...