September marks National Preparedness Month — a reminder to everyone to prepare for disasters and emergencies to keep each other, our families and communities safe. Extreme weather events can be ...

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 ...

When the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s urban search and rescue team resigned after the deadly July 4, 2025, Texas floods, he told colleagues he was frustrated with bureaucratic ...

HAPPENS WITH THAT. IN THE MEANTIME, PREPARING STUDENTS TO BECOME LEADERS IN TIMES OF DISASTER. ONE OF OUR REGION’S UNIVERSITIES IS NOW COVERING AN ADVANCED DEGREE THAT’S EQUIPPING THE NEXT GENERATION ...

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 ...