Technology and experience have provided many tools to help make forecasting natural disasters more accurate. Satellites, radar and historical data all contribute to increased accuracy and more reliable forecasts. While forecasting is fairly accurate at predicting what may happen, it isn't an exact science. Occasionally, the actual event is less severe than the forecast; other times, it can be much worse. Unfortunately, natural disasters are no longer the only type of emergency or disaster we may experience. Influences from political, economic or religious views can contribute to unpredictable man-made events that are nearly impossible to predict. The result can be very […]