• Was the Hawaii Missile Alert the Result of Poor Interface Design?

    Was the Hawaii Missile Alert the Result of Poor Interface Design?

    I can only imagine what kind of panic ensued over the weekend for people in Hawaii.  If you haven’t heard, residents and tourists received a warning on Sunday morning that indicated there was an incoming ballistic missile and for people to take immediate cover.  On one hand, this system is incredibly beneficial, but on the…

  • Sh*t just got real; The Centers for Disease Control has Zombie Preparedness covered

    Zombie Preparedness Wonder why Zombies, Zombie Apocalypse, and Zombie Preparedness continue to live or walk dead on a CDC web site? As it turns out what first began as a tongue in cheek campaign to engage new audiences with preparedness messages has proven to be a very effective platform. We continue to reach and engage…

  • GAMES TEACH DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

    GAMES TEACH DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

    Quick reactions and smart decision making are just a few of the skills that players often need to succeed in computer and video games. These same skills are breaking new ground in games that teach children how to react well in the face of natural disasters. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) recently launched a…