The Disaster Diaries of Rhyane Jane
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Entry 6 - June 28
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Disaster response is underway, and a new normal is emerging.
PREP TIPS: Learn Evacuation Information
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During an emergency or disaster, local emergency management officials use news media and social media to issue evacuation orders. Your evacuation zon...
Item of the Week: ID & Important Documents
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why do you need identification and other documents in your emergency kit? Well, it's not to fuel a makeshift fire (that's what waterproof matches are...
Entry 5 - June 25
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The road to recovery is long, and new threats emerge.
PREP TIPS: Make A Plan
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Making a plan before a disaster means not having to figure things out during one. Here are a few things you want to work out now: If you need to s...
Item of the Week: Medical Kit
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What kind of medical supplies do you need in your emergency kit to...? Protect from bodily fluids Latex or other sterile gloves Breathing barriers ...
Item of the Week: Maps
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why do you need maps in your emergency kit? Well, you may not always have access to GPS. If you can't access your smartphone or if you can't access t...
PREP TIPS: Know What Disaster You Could Face
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing what natural disasters are common and when, given your location, is a key part of being prepared. Earthquakes While earthquakes can happen an...
Item of the Week: Water
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you create and store an emergency water supply? 1. Calculate the amount of water you need. You'll want at least 1 gallon per day per person or...
Entry 4 - June 17
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The ground is full of despair, but bits of hope emerge.
PREP TIPS: Make Copies of Important Documents
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Take time before an emergency or disaster to organize and make copies of your important documents. Keeping copies of these documents in your emergenc...
Entry 3 - June 15
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The building is clear. The story moves to the ground.
Item of the Week: Food
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What food should you keep in your emergency kit? And how much? For each person, you'll want to have at least a three-day supply of non-perishable foo...
Item of the Week: AM/FM Radio
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why do you need an AM/FM radio in your emergency kit? Imagine there's an extreme weather alert. A hurricane comes into the area and wipes out the pow...
PREP TIPS: Know Emergency Radio Stations
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
During an emergency, authorities can use the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) infrastructure to send alerts, warnings, and other po...
Entry 2 - June 13
23 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The water recedes. The true test of survival begins.
Inside The DDRJ: The Canary Island Eruption
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You may be wondering: Is the whole "volcano in the Canary Islands" thing true? Yes and no. Yes, there is a volcano, Cumbre Vieja, on the island of La...
PREP TIPS: Prepare A Kit
10 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
No matter where you live, one of the best things you can do for yourself and your loved ones is to pack an emergency kit or a "go bag". Why? Because,...
Entry 1 - June 12
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The wave hits. Washington, DC is underwater.