Like you, my heart was breaking for each image and story that emanated from Southern California last week. I found myself vicariously terrified and hopeless. I kept trying to place myself in the shoes ...

September is National Preparedness Month, a campaign that encourages families to prepare for an emergency or natural disaster ahead of time, reducing stress, saving time and money. The Federal ...

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 ...

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 ...

From solo packs to four-person rollers, Pelican’s curated kits focus on quick evacuations when time is running out.

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 ...

A study led by University of Hawaiʻi researchers reveals a critical gap in disaster readiness across Hawaiʻi, with only 12% ...

The government is finalizing startup plans for the new Disaster Management Agency for disaster preparedness and response on ...