Two leaders in disaster preparedness, medicine, and crisis-response talked about how preparedness-centered training, data-driven decision-making, and hardy systems can help communities prepare for, ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

The odds of a foreign or domestic terrorist attack in the Portland metro area are incredibly small. A natural disaster — like a major quake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone, severe flooding or massi ...

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 ...

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 ...

As hurricane season approaches, officials will gather in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to discuss the urgent need for disaster preparedness.The hearing titled "Preparing for Disasters: Unique ...