Across the United States, communities are experiencing storms, heatwaves, floods, and wildfires at a frequency and intensity once unimaginable. At the same time, aging infrastructure, overburdened ...

SAN FRANCISCO — In a move officials say will make the city more resilient in the face of mounting climate threats and overdue disasters, Mayor Daniel Lurie and the Department of Emergency Management ...

President Trump has issued a message marking September as National Preparedness Month, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to strengthening disaster readiness across the country. In the ...

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – September is National Disaster Preparedness Month, and top officials in Santa Barbara county have some important insights. The county of Santa Barbara runs a month-long ...

Natural disasters are often unexpected and can cause considerable damage to properties. Recent wildfires have highlighted the importance of disaster preparedness both personally and professionally.

As hurricane season accelerates and extreme weather events grow in frequency and intensity, communities face a pivotal moment. For decades, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) served as the ...

When tornado sirens become frequent and sudden storms appear out of thin air, it becomes apparent there is a need for a disaster preparedness plan for farmers and large animal owners alike. What ...

In July 2024, the National Academies Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Disasters and Emergencies hosted a public workshop to discuss opportunities to support the capacity of ...

The increasing frequency and severity of natural and technological disasters have underscored the need for robust disaster preparedness within the healthcare system. In this context, nursing education ...

On May 11, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a news release on behalf of HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, announcing the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE ...

When disaster strikes, you want to be ready. Emergency experts recommend having supplies to last several days on your own, since help might not arrive immediately after a major event. A well-stocked ...