The recent events in Haiti and Japan showed us that earthquakes are something we should all be prepared for—and are far from being just a “West Coast thing.” According to FEMA,... Read more >>

You would think that mandatory evacuation orders are, well, mandatory, but there are people who refuse to obey these warnings when hurricanes and fires are looming. When these orders are given, should... Join this chit chat >>

Natural disasters and the ensuing relocation and reconstruction efforts present unique challenges to women in developing countries. Successful relief and rebuilding strategies must anticipate these... Read more >>

I find it interesting that while Hurricane Katrina devastated a whole city and surrounding areas, I still walk around San Francisco as if I am impermeable to disaster. But the reality is none of us... Read more >>

We’re well into hurricane season and the National Weather Service is already naming big storms. Current predictions are projecting the busiest hurricane season since 2005—the year of... Read more >>

Toads have a bad rap. To call someone a “toad” is generally an insult, meaning they’re not only ugly, but also stupid, foolish, or rude, according to Urban Dictionary. But according... Read more >>

I never had the need to write about what I am feeling, but maybe the recent earthquake we had caused an “internal earthquake” in me. I’ve begun to question myself, about everything I... Read more >>

Although there are several exciting things we are anticipating as a family, my heart continues to be heavy for the people of Haiti. I sit down at my computer and could watch video footage on CNN for... Read more >>

“Did children die in the earthquake?” my seven-year-old daughter Tabitha asked gravely when I told my children the devastating news. “Yes,” I said. She hung her head.... Read more >>

The Chinese symbol for crisis is in fact, a combination of the symbol that they use for danger, and the symbol that they use for opportunity. The other morning we watched from some kind of suspended... Read more >>