The Emergency Law has removed rigid mechanisms when responding to emergencies; creating a clear legal corridor for ...

Drawing on lessons from recent blazes, a state commission has released a series of recommendations to protect older adults.

There is so much to think about in the hours, days, and weeks after a disaster. Whether you’re seeking shelter, wondering how to clean up safely, or looking for financial help, there are an ...

(TNS) — The shutdown of the U.S. government has brought work determined by the Trump administration to be “nonessential” to a halt across the country as thousands of federal employees have been ...

President Trump landed in Texas Friday to visit areas ravaged by floods. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dianna Bryant about the challenges rural areas face in preparing for and responding to disasters.

Midland County commissioners have formally approved the Midland County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan, a step officials say ...

Mobile's emergency management teams to see how the mobile carrier responds to a catastrophe and restores communications.

The Trump administration’s cuts to the Federal Emergency Management Agency are putting the country at risk of being unprepared to respond to massive natural disasters this year, Congress’ watchdog ...

Most nurses receive little, if any, disaster preparedness and response education in nursing school, and consequently they lack confidence in their abilities to contribute effectively during ...

Battalion Chief of Virginia Task Force 1 Michael Schaff (HSToday photo) HSToday Executive Editor Kristina Tanasichuk sat down with Battalion Chief of Virginia Task Force 1 Michael Schaff to discuss ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Young volunteers who respond to natural disasters and help with community projects across the U.S. have been discharged as a result of the Trump administration ‘s campaign to ...