Summary: Today we look at a couple of current news items that have a LOT to tell us about Disaster Readiness and Preparedness. Specifically I focus on the massive Colorado Wildfires and the brutal "Land Hurricane" (aka "Super Derecho") impacting the eastern US. This is certain to be an eye opening look at a couple significant disasters we don't usually consider (have you ever heard of a "Super Derecho" before this particular storm system rolled through?) Colorado Wildfires Leave Behind a "Twilight Zone" Landscape Rare 'Derecho' Storm Attacks D.C. The Science Behind a "Super Derecho" 911 System Down for 48 Hours
