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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sep. 21—(Family Features) As many know from experience, disasters can happen to anyone, anywhere. Natural or human-caused ...

TAMPA BAY, Fla (BLOOM) – Extreme weather events and natural disasters impact millions of people annually, disrupting lives and causing significant financial losses. According to the National Oceanic ...

For states, IT preparedness is crucial to emergency communications and ensuring that public information is available, even when physical resources may be limited. Here are factors to consider for IT ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ideally, you’d have weeks or days to prepare for an extreme weather. But the reality is, especially with floods, wildfires, and ...

The catastrophic flash flooding in the Texas Hill Country over the July 4 holiday weekend is a somber reminder that the United States is one of the world's most disaster-prone countries. Subscribe to ...

Extreme weather events like hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and tornadoes can be devastating. So how can you stay prepared? First, know the risk for your area and then create your family emergency plan ...

Preparedness basics (for any disaster) No matter what type of natural disaster you might face, experts stress that the most important step is having a well-stocked emergency kit. The Federal Emergency ...

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 ...

Freeze-cured grasses, unseasonably warm temperatures and dry conditions will support increased potential for wildfire activity into early spring 2026. Texas A&M Forest Service urges all Texans to ...

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