For all the talk about being ready, there is a reality even the most ardent disaster preparation advocates must face – most of our time is spent not dealing with disasters.

Are we too obsessed with finding blame after every disaster?

How can we avoid fire apathy in public spaces?

Water, water, everywhere, but not a drop to drink? Not if you’re prepared.

Eat drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we diet.

Has disaster preparedness become too commercialized?

Facing the human element in disaster response.

Is our quest for racial harmony a hindrance to handling disasters?

Disaster preparation is extensive business. Is it fair to expect everything of everyone?

How Zombies might teach you to survive.

Was the ultimate conclusion of Dr. Marjorie Kruvand, and Dr. Fred B. Bryant’s case study of the CDC Zombie Apocalypse Campaign a fair assessment?