Executive Director's Message

Updated Hurricane Ian Situation Report

Friends – thank you for your calls, texts, and emails. I’ve talked with several of our non-profit partners today and… more

ALAN’s Helpful Post-Hurricane Relief Do’s And Don’ts

As you are well aware, Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida earlier this week, creating devastating damage (and clearly… more

Hurricane Ian Situation Report

All – I know many of you are working to support your businesses or member organizations with their preparations ahead… more

Watch This Space

Space has always held a fascination for me. So now is an especially exciting time to be an astrophile. The… more

(Collection) Driving Me Crazy

There are some “dislikes” you don’t see coming. For example, ALAN’s communications director Lori, who usually loves all things whimsical,… more

An Open Note To My Friends Who Work In Crisis Response

Sad does not even begin to describe how I feel about yesterday’s murders in Uvalde. I know that for those… more

Don’t Let These Hurricane Mistakes Happen To You

Each year, a new wave of hurricanes presents people with several new opportunities to learn best storm practices. Many individuals… more

Here’s Looking At You, Kids (In Person!)

Over the last month, I’ve had the privilege of traveling to some of the first in-person conferences I’ve been able… more

What Can We Do? Three Practical Recommendations For Helping With Ukrainian Relief Efforts

When bad times hit, good people show up. So it should come as no surprise that over the past three… more