Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) have developed a Disaster Intensity Index (DII) to assess the financial impact of natural disasters on state budgets, providing a ...

IIT Bombay study analyzes financial impact of floods and cyclones in India, offers solutions for disaster preparedness.

When a 15-year-old killed two and injured six at Abundant Life Christian School in December, the Madison community was rocked.

OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - Local airports and emergency crews have plans in place for the potential of a disaster. There are ...

This exercise prepares emergency responders, including fire departments, hospitals, and police, to manage worst-case ...

Lumby will be getting $150,000 from the province for industrial area dike planning to keep back potential flood waters.

The weather bureau says some areas in North Queensland have already received up to 800 millimetres of rain this week and an extra 500mm could hit during the weekend.

WalletHub released a report ranking the safety of states in the US. Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas were the three least ...

Staying safe during natural disasters takes preparation and awareness. Pierce County faces the threat of a volcanic eruption, ...

Preparedness, flexibility, and commitment to public education are critical to physicians' abilities to meet community needs in the face of disasters.

Question: Ahead of the storm we checked our disaster kit and found alkaline batteries (Duracell D8) that were best by March ...

A study led by the University of California, Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health highlights the need for ...