Howard County’s director of Emergency Management, Maria Bernadzikowski, spends her days preparing for the worst — and trying ...

Amid tragedy and loss, communities can struggle to rebuild themselves after a disaster. But Duke experts say experience show ...

Flooding is the deadliest natural disaster facing Oklahomans, a threat far greater than tornadoes. In the United States, ...

The federal government must prioritize funding resilience and risk mitigation programs to protect American communities from ...

Cook County Public Health Supervisor Grace Grinager and Public Health Educator Andrea Tofte presented on the county’s ...

States already handle the brunt of most disasters, said Lynn Budd, president of the National Emergency Management Association. In the 2023 fiscal year, they took on the expense of some 24,000 ...

Dr. Paul Biddinger, chief of emergency preparedness at Mass General Brigham, spends a lot of time preparing for worst-case scenarios. With the deadly tragedy unfolding in Texas, he shares some lessons ...

To prepare for an emergency, survival experts suggest stocking up on outdoor survival supplies, roadside kits, communications systems and more.

Florida typically holds a two-week sales tax holiday on hurricane and other disaster-related supplies in tandem with the start of hurricane season. But when the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season started ...

This site includes resources related to disaster and emergency preparedness for individuals and families impacted by disabilities. These materials are designed for Extension Educators, teachers, and ...

Emergency preparedness is vital for UNHCR to be able to respond quickly and reliably to forced displacement crises. By being prepared, we can start saving lives long before the next crisis begins to ...

In his budget, DeSantis proposed several sales tax holidays, including two 14-day periods for disaster preparedness. He projected the savings would equal $72 million on hurricane supplies.