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Managing a Disaster Apr. 01, 2020
I'm not sure whether COVID-19, first identified in Wuhan, China, in the U.S. qualifies as a true dis... Read More
Another African Tragedy Mar. 04, 2020
Here are a few headlines about an African tragedy: "Africa's Worst Locust Plague in Decades Threaten... Read More
Economics Reality Feb. 05, 2020
I have been teaching economics since 1967 — 40 years of it at George Mason University in Fairf... Read More
7 Things You Need to Do Now to Plan Ahead for Disaster Dec. 10, 2019
The idea of emergency preparedness is good. But just having an idea is not good enough. Every person... Read More
Clear Hurricane Victims' Path to Help Mar. 14, 2019
Now that the Florida Legislature has agreed on Hurricane Michael restoration funding, it's up to pol... Read More
Planning for Automation Feb. 12, 2019
As we look to decide how to rebuild and reinvest in a post-Hurricane Michael community, one thing to... Read More
Churning, Yes, but No Exodus Jan. 17, 2019
Numbers often tell a story. That's the case with Hurricane Michael — and really anything requi... Read More
Disaster Relief Is Overdue Jan. 11, 2019
Expediency is essential when it comes to disaster relief. That's a fact that need not be debated. Bu... Read More
Are We Actively Preparing for Next Hurricane? We Should Be Jan. 07, 2019
Welcome to 2019! And, by the way, mark your calendars: Hurricane season begins June 1. Are Coastal N... Read More
FEMA Wasting Money Dec. 27, 2018
Mention the Federal Emergency Management Agency in Florida, and you're sure to get a variety of resp... Read More
The Costs to Society from Pollution Dec. 12, 2018
Big oil companies are already on record that climate change is real, but here's some real evidence. ... Read More
Improve Forecasts Before 2019 Hurricane Season Nov. 16, 2018
We depend on accurate, timely weather forecasts to let us know when inclement weather is expected or... Read More
Schools Should Be Prudent in Scheduling Makeup Time Oct. 30, 2018
Hurricane Florence resulted in the deaths of 39 people in North Carolina, displaced thousands more a... Read More
'Beacon of Light and Hope' After Hurricane Michael Oct. 24, 2018
When Hurricane Michael roared ashore Oct. 10, it nearly sunk a storied ship that withstood the force... Read More
We Will Build a Better Bay Oct. 22, 2018
One week ago today, Floridians woke up and saw that the savageness of Hurricane Michael's unparallel... Read More
Good Start by North Carolina Government on Storm Relief; It's Only the Beginning Oct. 18, 2018
The calm amid the storm of North Carolina politics is enduring. That's good news for the tens of tho... Read More
Businesses Play Vital Role in Storm Recovery Oct. 10, 2018
With so many people and groups having contributed to the ongoing hurricane recovery, we are somewhat... Read More
The Can't-Do Republicans Apr. 27, 2018
Back in '92, the late Paul Weyrich and I held a press conference during the Republican National Conv... Read More
Get Out of the Way Oct. 04, 2017
The hurricane devastation is severe. What should the federal government do? Give us lots of money, s... Read More
As Houston Recovers, Trump's Immigration Crackdown Will Figure Prominently Aug. 30, 2017
Houston faces a flooding crisis of proportions that emergency response officials say they've never s... Read More
