NYC Emergency Management issues winter weather alert ahead of snow, extreme cold
In anticipation of this winter weather activity, NYCEM has already activated the City’s Winter Weather Emergency Plan. This ...
'Disasters don’t discriminate,' outgoing FEMA administrator says
Whether it is a hurricane, major tornado, or wildfire, disasters "don't discriminate" in where they will be and whom they ...
Gov. Tate Reeves declares State of Emergency ahead of winter weather threat
Governor Tate Reeves has declared a State of Emergency ahead of the winter weather threat set to make its way across Mississippi.
During severe weather, who decides to close Houston roads? Here's how local, state agencies decide
When bad weather hits Houston, state and local agencies collaborate to decide when to close a road due to dangerous ...
After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here’s how to protect yourself
While disasters can lead scammers to take advantage of vulnerable groups by impersonating representatives from relief and ...
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Danny Avula: Richmond, we have our work cut out
Better understanding of what occurred at the water plant will be a focus of the thorough, transparent independent ...
Homes were burning and roads jammed before evacuation order for Palisades Fire, AP finds
The first evacuation order covering neighborhoods closest to the start of the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfire didn’t ...
GUEST OPINION: The Pikes Peak Region continually prepares for wildfires
As we have watched the fires wreak havoc in Southern California this month, we are reminded of how we live with the dangers ...
As the LA wildfires have shown, people with disabilities often have to fend for themselves
When people with disabilities aren’t included in disaster plans, the results can be deadly, advocates say. They advise that ...
Tips for staying safe during the extreme cold
With extreme cold in next week’s forecast, the Michigan State Police (MSP) have issued tips to stay safe during the fridge ...
Nigerian gasoline tanker explosion kills at least 70 people, authorities say
At least 70 people have died in north-central Nigeria after a gasoline tanker exploded, the country’s emergency response ...