Climate change is causing storms, wildfires, droughts, and floods to become more frequent and severe, and these hazards are ...

President Donald Trump’s push to eliminate a federal disaster preparedness program threatens a fund used by state health systems from Republican-led Texas to the Democratic stronghold of California.

As extreme weather events become more frequent and destructive, the importance of being prepared for emergencies has never been clearer. That’s why National Preparedness Month—observed every September ...

Samuel Girma tries to outrun the heat of a smoldering house as he tries to prevent its spread Nextdoor on LaPaz Road during the Eaton fire, Jan 8, 2025, in Altadena, California. (TNS) — The recent ...

Ideally, you’d have weeks or days to prepare for an extreme weather. But the reality is, especially with floods, wildfires, and tornadoes, things change quickly. That’s why it’s critical to plan in ...

Rescue personnel navigate flooded streets in the family housing section of Naval Support Activity Mid-South on May 1, 2010, during major flooding after heavy rains breeched nearby protective levees.

A scientist warns that the world is ill-prepared for a potential large-scale disaster, triggered by an unmonitored active ...

"Stop Disasters," an online video game developed by the United Nations, teaches young people how to reduce risks linked to ...

Formed in 2007 in response to Homeland Security Presidential Directive 21: Public Health and Medical Preparedness, the Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Disasters and Emergencies ...

THE Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) recognized 82 local government units nationwide for their strong disaster ...

The Nigerian government has started a $500m fundraising drive to enhance flood preparedness in Nigeria, focusing on early ...

As climate-induced disasters such as hurricanes grow more frequent and severe in Puerto Rico, communities across the ...