A string of recent natural disasters has increased awareness of the dangers, yet nearly one-third of Americans haven’t taken financial steps to prepare for a natural disaster, and less than one-third ...

After strong storms swept across much of Illinois, many communities are facing damaged property and stressful situations. The hours and days following ...

Disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, or cyberattacks can disrupt your business with little warning. The difference between a quick recovery and a prolonged shutdown often comes down to ...

Animals are frequently abandoned in crises, highlighting why emergency plans should always include them ...

In the high-stakes world of emergency management, a poorly timed or unclear notification to the public can result in unnecessary confusion—or worse, loss of life and property. The goal of alerting the ...

When I lived in Florida, I had a neighbor named Ms. Carmen. She was in her late 70s, fiercely independent and lived alone with her two dogs and one cat, which were her closest companions. Each ...

In Philly’s Germantown, residents are learning practical preparedness skills — from water storage to power outage planning — ...

Texas courthouses are handing out 'Zombie Attack' survival guides, raising questions about emergency preparedness and public safety planning.

September marked the peak of hurricane season. As we know, natural disasters can often lay bare both the vulnerability and strength of our city. They can also expose a reality impacting far too many ...