SportEvac
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate has created a new simulation and training software that models evacuation from large stadiums and sports complexes. SportEvac lets users try to evacuate up to 70,000 people under numerous emergency scenarios. The software is now being tested in Mississippi college sports stadiums and will soon be available to other universities and professional sports venues.
Craft Emergency Relief Fund
Many disaster preparedness and recovery efforts are understandably focused on protecting and restoring "essential" services. The Craft Emergency Relief Fund, though, knows that after disaster, the art show must also go on. The group works to keep craft artists on their feet by providing emergency relief funding for artists, resources for artist preparedness and risk management, and advocacy and research.
This Is Public Health
You’ve heard of public health, but do you actually know what it is? If not, just look for the label. The Association of Schools of Public Health has launched a campaign to show how prevalent public health efforts are in our daily lives by slapping a sticker on them. The website offers free labels in three different sizes and a map of “This Is Public Health” sticker sightings.
Great Hurricane Blowout
The Great Hurricane Blowout—a six-phase program that takes users step-by-step through the process of building a comprehensive preparedness plan—kicked off last week. Experts will guide participants in interactive exercises during April and May, leading to complete preparedness when hurricane season starts June 1. Stick with it through the end, and enjoy a special “Dine in the Dark” meal using celebrity recipes to create a delicious dinner right from your disaster supply kit.