Life can change in a matter of moments. As my mother always says: “An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin may also have been known to utter the phrase once or ...

When tornado sirens become frequent and sudden storms appear out of thin air, it becomes apparent there is a need for a disaster preparedness plan for farmers and large animal owners alike. What ...

All affiliated youth programs are required to create an emergency preparedness plan. The template below was created with University Emergency Management. You can use the template to complete the ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Maui’s kūpuna were among the most hard hit during the 2023 wildfires, with more than two-thirds of the 102 people killed in Lāhainā being over 60 years old. The fire brought forward ...

National Preparedness Month serves as an opportunity to consider potential emergencies and make efforts to get ready for them by learning where safe places are for evacuation and discussing plans with ...

Bothell updated its Hazard Mitigation Plan addressing 14 hazards and released it for public review to improve disaster ...

In a joint initiative, designed to bolster community safety, Federation Council and Berrigan Shire Council have announced a ...

In emergency management, that first punch can take many forms: a storm track that suddenly shifts, a cyberattack that cascades through systems we assumed were isolated, or a partner agency that ...

New law requires nursing homes to have their emergency plans approved each year by the state. All Louisiana nursing homes are required to maintain an emergency preparedness plan approved by the ...

Natural disasters are often unexpected and can cause considerable damage to properties. Recent wildfires have highlighted the importance of disaster preparedness both personally and professionally.