Hurricane

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

New technology for portable wastewater treatment unveiled

By Emily Clark

15:22 November 16, 2008 PST

Portable, self-sustaining technology can transform wastewater to EPA standards within 24-4...

In disasters such as hurricane Katrina, dealing with wastewater can be one of the greatest difficulties facing military and relief operations. Nicknamed “DAAB” (Deployable Aqueous Aerobic Bioreactor), this new self-sustaining, portable, and “smart” wastewater treatment system offers a solution to this critical problem. Read More

GOOD THINKING

Storm Safe hurricane shelter

By Emily Clark

17:54 September 15, 2008 PDT

Recent horrific weather conditions in Northern and Central America have seen many people displaced, injured and even killed - most recently by Hurricane Ike. While early evacuation is always the best option, it can't hurt to have a plan B along the lines of the Storm Safe, a floating, hexagon-shaped hurricane shelter made from heavy aluminum plate that's designed to protect you in the event of a large storm. Read More

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