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Government of Mexico's Disaster Risk Management Strategy

I know this is a long shot, but does anyone have information on how the Government of Mexico was able to convince it's citizens that investing in disaster risk management (DRM) insurance/cat bond schemes was worthy of their tax money? [more inside]
posted by msk1985 on Mar 8, 2013 - 2 answers

 

NO CARRIER

Let's say you have a global disaster where the traditional web is no longer available (all ISPs are down, or a virus/cyber-attack incapacitates the web for entire regions of the world). What are the data communication alternatives in this sort of context? Is anyone still running a BBS? Does anyone even have a dialup modem anymore? Is there something better than this? [more inside]
posted by furtive on Feb 25, 2013 - 12 answers

Positive religious spin on Katrina

There's a quote from Criminal Minds that has stuck in my head: Gideon: After Hurricane Katrina I read some essays by religious scholars. One writer said God was punishing America for its immorality; New Orleans was a wicked city, like Sodom and Gomorrah. Another one, a priest from New Orleans, he thought the hurricane was proof of God's love. Those levees didn't break until after the storm was over; if they'd broken sooner, thousands would have died. Sooo...is there any truth to that quotation? [more inside]
posted by sarahkeebs on Feb 10, 2013 - 5 answers

Let's come up with a recipe

Cheese lovers and good cooks, how do you suppose he did this? It looks straightforward - and amazing! But I want to be sure I'm not missing something.
posted by tizzie on Dec 29, 2012 - 18 answers

Buy a whole house generator?

Whole house generator: Good planning, or overkill? [more inside]
posted by Marky on Dec 11, 2012 - 30 answers

Cake disaster

Please help me fix my cake disaster. [more inside]
posted by triggerfinger on Nov 30, 2012 - 36 answers

Cool disaster gadgets

Building the best emergency kit -- gadget time! [more inside]
posted by ClaudiaCenter on Nov 24, 2012 - 25 answers

"You have been logged on to a temporary profile. You cannot access your files and folders. You must fiddle with system reg in the dark now. Please hold while we wipe your computer clean. Thank you and have a nice day."

Windows 7: "You have been logged on to a temporary profile. You cannot access your files and folders ..." Whoa. An empty slate. But I reboot and my old profile is suddenly back up and running. So, what just happened there? What can I do to make sure this doesn't happen again? Several related questions inside. [more inside]
posted by ruelle on Nov 4, 2012 - 7 answers

how to help?

Aside from donating money, is there anything that I can do to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 2, 2012 - 8 answers

Sandy Relief Organizations?

Please help me donate to Sandy Relief! [more inside]
posted by hapax_legomenon on Nov 2, 2012 - 11 answers

Stormy Tuesday?

What if there's a natural disaster on election day? Are there state and/or federal contingencies?
posted by j_curiouser on Oct 28, 2012 - 4 answers

I spent a long time looking at those empty plastic bottles, wondering if they could save me.

If I was in a life threatening crisis, how much time would the oxygen in a soda bottle buy me. [more inside]
posted by history is a weapon on Sep 5, 2012 - 13 answers

When the Big One Hits

Best way to store contacts online for a headcount during a natural disaster? [more inside]
posted by Lettuce_Leaves on Aug 28, 2012 - 8 answers

How to get paid to work in disaster relief with a BA in English (or programs teaching abroad)

I would like to find would in disaster relief so I may travel and begin to pay off my student loans for my new BA in English. I'm also interested in teaching English abroad and have been trying to find programs in both of these fields, so if anyone has information on anything where one can travel, doesn't matter how terrible the pay just as long as there is one, again, I'm in debt. [more inside]
posted by Nighthawk3729 on Jun 5, 2012 - 27 answers

Help me quell my tornado anxieties...or not

What happens if your house is damaged by a tornado? What happens to your stuff, what do you do about the immediate moment, etc? [more inside]
posted by Frowner on Apr 16, 2012 - 5 answers

From how far away could the Challenger explosion be seen?

From how far away could the Challenger explosion be seen? (Did you see it? Where were you?)
posted by avocet on Apr 7, 2012 - 15 answers

Chinese bootleg sensationalist dvd/vcd about 9/11

Does anyone know where to download any of these Chinese sensationalist pseudo-documentaries made of 9/11 that mix real news footage with clips from blockbuster films? They freely mix fact and fiction, using news footage and illegal clips from Hollywood films. There were three made, with the titles: 1) "The Century's Greatest Catastrophe" (I've also seen it called The Century's Great Catastrophe") and 2) "Surprise Attack on America" and 3) "America's Disaster: The Pearl Harbor of the Twenty-First Century"--all made in 2001. There is a report on them in an article that was in the New Yorker. Also mention of them made here. Since they are illegal mash-ups of existing source material, I don't mind if I have to download them from 'questionable' sites. But I'd really like to consult these films for a study I am writing, and would appreciate any pointers as to where to find them.
posted by cmp4Meta on Apr 4, 2012 - 1 answer

Have I ruined my boots with leather conditioner, or is this how properly-conditioned boots are supposed to feel?

Have I ruined my boots by using Lexol conditioner on them? Is this how they're supposed to look/feel? Or have I done something wrong? [more inside]
posted by UniversityNomad on Jan 10, 2012 - 14 answers

Need a little relief

Seeking ideas for the types of professional & social resources or services (organizations, agencies, providers, etc.) that would be included on a list of potential referrals to help people across the social spectrum deal with various forms of trauma, catastrophes & highly stressful situations. [more inside]
posted by cuddles.mcsnuggy on Dec 16, 2011 - 6 answers

Can you advise me on making a wine rack?

I'm going to make a wine rack. Do you have any advice? [more inside]
posted by stackhaus23 on Dec 8, 2011 - 11 answers

I've made a huge tiny mistake

Should I run away from the job I just got because a to-be-coworker's wife is sending up danger signs? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 12, 2011 - 36 answers

Justice For The Ninety-Six

I'm in the USA. How can I watch the House of Commons debate the 1989 Hillsborough Disaster which is scheduled to begin at 2PM EST, 1900 BST today? [more inside]
posted by Edogy on Oct 17, 2011 - 6 answers

Can I trust Comcast to host my business data?

Can I trust Comcast to host my business data? [more inside]
posted by buzzv on Oct 7, 2011 - 6 answers

Attention, MeFi Sewers and Seamstresses!

Attention, MeFi Sewers and Seamstresses! Please help with advice for altering a knitted dress. [more inside]
posted by UniversityNomad on Sep 21, 2011 - 16 answers

Hurricane advice for a friend in Staten Island

With Hurricane Irene approaching, what's the best course of action for someone still on the Staten Island shore? [more inside]
posted by Rhaomi on Aug 27, 2011 - 23 answers

Disk restoration

I just reformatted a disk using Disk Utility - Mac OS X 10.5.8. I chose the wrong disk. Is there any way to undo it? [more inside]
posted by unliteral on Aug 5, 2011 - 19 answers

reasonable price for tree removal?

Is this a reasonable price for tree removal? [more inside]
posted by jne1813 on Jul 5, 2011 - 22 answers

Tsunami Videos

Has anyone put together a collection of videos from the recent tsunami in Japan? I am sure there are new ones surfacing as time goes on. I may be morbid but the videos are fascinating. I'd like to find a webpage that is keeping a current list of what is appearing.
posted by zzazazz on Apr 7, 2011 - 4 answers

Post-quake survival: pet edition

DisasterFilter - What steps can I take to ensure my pets survival in the case where a disaster strikes and I can't get home? [more inside]
posted by MShades on Apr 2, 2011 - 7 answers

Emergency crisis intervention/mental health services for a Japanese citizen in NYC

Are there any emergency crisis intervention/mental health services for a citizen of Japan with mental health issues whose family has been missing since the earthquake? [more inside]
posted by stagewhisper on Mar 30, 2011 - 7 answers

Help me help Japan

I'd like to send aid to Japan, but I'm not sure where to donate. Suggestions? Thanks! [more inside]
posted by cestmoi15 on Mar 13, 2011 - 5 answers

How can I volunteer in Japan?

Japan has suffered an unprecedented disaster. I have no job, no money, no insurance, no college degree. Is there any way I can volunteer to go and help rebuild, in any way? Some organization that will send me?
posted by ifthe21stcentury on Mar 11, 2011 - 15 answers

I want to check some predictions

I'm looking for a short film I saw in a computing class about 10 or 15 years ago. It was set in the "close future" demonstrating the use of computer technology by a disaster recovery team after an earthquake in California. Notably, all the computers and devices like printers were wireless. [more inside]
posted by WhackyparseThis on Feb 24, 2011 - 2 answers

Arroz con blechhh

How can I salvage my failed rice pudding? [more inside]
posted by jaynewould on Jan 12, 2011 - 12 answers

It's raining in my living room. Help!

It's raining in Philadelphia and in the living room. What should we do? [more inside]
posted by coppermoss on Dec 12, 2010 - 13 answers

Ideas for a Boston Molassacre party?

My housemates and I have decided to throw a party/memorial on the anniversary of the Boston Molasses Disaster of 1919. Help us with ideas? [more inside]
posted by andrewpendleton on Dec 1, 2010 - 34 answers

Howto: rebuild my life & home after a disaster?

I lost pretty much everything I own when my apartment building burned down about a week ago. I had been putting most of my energy & time into job search. Now I've had to take a big step backwards & deal with some basic problems involving recovering from a disaster & rebuilding my life from scratch. That's where I'm turning to you, the Hive. I'm looking for ideas, tips, stories & practical suggestions for starting over after you've lost everything in a disaster. I'm somewhat at a loss & anything you can do to make this process easier would be greatly appreciated.
posted by scalefree on Nov 30, 2010 - 31 answers

Want to read about fiascos

Looking for books and/or movies about fiascos and disastrous but avoidable situations [more inside]
posted by reenum on Nov 22, 2010 - 25 answers

What can I learn from disaster?

What steps can I take to reduce the risk of, or prepare myself for, common disasters in life? The first time my hard drive crashed, I learned to back up my data regularly; when a friend's dad had a heart attack when I was younger, I learned how to eat healthily and exercise; it took a root canal for me to realise that brushing my teeth isn't enough. I've also learned the hard way that just because a young woman asks you out, doesn't mean that you can skip the step where you ask, "Hey, uh, you don't have a boyfriend, do you?" I'd like to learn more of these vital lessons without having to go through the disaster part first. Have you learned things from surviving a disaster, that you can pass on? I'm most interested in things that happen to nearly everyone: having a hard drive crash, losing your parents, stuff like that, but if there are other things I should know, I'd like to hear those, too. [more inside]
posted by surenoproblem on Oct 7, 2010 - 51 answers

Less boring than math class?

What kind of school assemblies did you have growing up? Do any stick in your head as particularly interesting or important? [more inside]
posted by Hoenikker on Sep 23, 2010 - 75 answers

How do you get home with an expired driver's license?

Travel question: what do you do when your ID is expired? [more inside]
posted by dpx.mfx on Aug 12, 2010 - 12 answers

Dime Museums, Disaster Spectacles, and Old Coney Island

Hi All. I am doing research on old Coney Island, Dime Museums, and the history of disaster spectacles. Do any of you know of any books or sources where I could find out more information or, better yet, images relating to these topics? Thank you!
posted by astropop on Jun 26, 2010 - 9 answers

My employer is a disaster, which makes bailing hard. What do I do?

My employer, a small web design and software business, is hovering on the edge of insolvency and is also dangerously incompetent in a few other ways. What do I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 20, 2010 - 14 answers

Books/websites on construction and remedial building techniques for use in developing countries and disaster zones?

Do you know any good books or websites on construction and remedial building techniques which might be considered 'achievable best practice' in developing countries and disaster zones, ideally using resources readily available in those areas? [more inside]
posted by carnival of animals on Feb 21, 2010 - 4 answers

[DinnerEmergencyFilter] Accidentally cooked two pork chops for 60 min rather than 30 min - chops are tough and sad looking. How to salvage for dinner guest arriving in 30 minutes?

Chops were baked for 60 min (should have been 30) at 350 degrees, smothered in green apples and a thin caramel sauce of butter, brown sugar, and salt. Any ideas on how to fix this? I'm a sad bird.
posted by anthropomorphic on Feb 6, 2010 - 14 answers

Where do reporters stay and what do they eat when they are covering a natural disaster abroad?

How is Anderson Cooper getting his three square meals a day in Haiti? [more inside]
posted by timpanogos on Jan 15, 2010 - 17 answers

How to ship to a specific address in Haiti?

How can I get supplies to a specific person in Haiti right now? [more inside]
posted by mkultra on Jan 14, 2010 - 8 answers

Ok to use a public insurance adjuster?

Flood! Will it be worthwhile for me to use a licensed public adjuster to handle a flood insurance claim? [more inside]
posted by neilkod on Dec 23, 2009 - 2 answers

Give the gift that keeps on smearing

[HomemadeCandyFilter] We made Chocolate-Almond Buttercrunch Toffee according to this recipe. The toffee part is great; the chocolate part appears to be a train wreck. [more inside]
posted by DarlingBri on Dec 23, 2009 - 13 answers

Worst reason ever for getting a PhD?

I've been academically wronged on an epic (to me) scale. How to overcome? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 15, 2009 - 38 answers

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