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ALAN August 2026 Disaster Dispatch
Disaster 101: Protecting Your Personnel And Navigating Disaster Zones As the busiest part of hurricane season approaches, many nonprofits and municipalities are giving away emergency
Tanks A Lot
Years ago, my husband presented me with one of the coolest gifts he’s ever given – the chance to drive a tank and crush a car.
Test Your Hurricane Readiness
It’s only late July. But it’s already back-to-school time for many of our country’s students. Here at ALAN, we can definitely relate, because we’ve officially entered
Spotlight On Airlink
Who They Are: Airlink How They Began: Founded by the ISTAT Foundation in 2009, Airlink mobilizes global aviation networks to accelerate disaster response and deliver life-saving relief
Banding Together
Earlier this summer I participated in a conference where the opening session included a wonderful welcome to “Motown” by the choir from the Detroit Academy of Arts and
ALAN’s Un-Lazy Summer
As I write this, 2026’s first Atlantic hurricane season forecasts have started to arrive, and the news looks promising.
Spotlight On ToolBank USA
Who They Are: ToolBank USA How They Began: Launched in 1991, ToolBank was inspired by the example of neighbors helping other neighbors with DIY projects by opening
Test Your Flood IQ
April showers may be over. But it’s still raining questions here at ALAN, where we’ve just put the finishing touches on our latest “Test Your Disaster
Tough Questions: Disaster Roles And Preparedness
What Kinds Of Disaster Roles Should My Company’s Supply Chain Professionals Be Prepared For? And How Much Preparedness Is Actually Reasonable?
Sing Along With ALAN: ALANtine’s Day Edition
ALAN Friends: This week as we’ve been getting ready for ALANtine’s Day, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about love songs.
Tough Questions: Trucking
I’ve heard that ALAN’s emphasis for 2026 is “Logistics Ready.” But what exactly does that mean? More important, what’s potentially in it for me and my