County officials are urging residents to make emergency plans, build disaster kits and learn about local hazards.

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.

In emergency management, that first punch can take many forms: a storm track that suddenly shifts, a cyberattack that cascades through systems we assumed were isolated, or a partner agency that ...

Every town thinks it's ready until the sirens actually go off. Emergency managers know better than to trust a gut feeling, so they lean on a handful of concrete benchmarks that separate genuine ...

SOUTH CAROLINA (WCBD) – The American Red Cross is giving steps to prepare for emergencies, “the low-cost, no-cost way” ahead ...

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 ...

Weather events of this magnitude are going to happen again. We may not know when the next storm will arrive or exactly what ...

Every fall, FEMA reminds Americans to take stock of their emergency plans: September is National Preparedness Month, but the need for disaster readiness is year-round. Making sure we have enough water ...

The Emergency and Disaster Preparedness for Farm Animals Act would require farmers and ranchers to have and implement a preexisting disaster preparedness plan in order to receive federal assistance ...

Austin Emergency Management urges residents to make a plan, build a kit, know neighbors and stay informed before the next ...

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 ...

Just one-third of Americans have a disaster preparedness plan that includes their pet, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 dog or cat owners revealed half of Americans (52%) believe natural ...