FEMA expert Cheryl Nelson shares essential tips for National Preparedness Month to help you prepare for and recover quickly from disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and more. More.

Just in time for National Preparedness Month, FEMA disaster expert Cheryl Nelson shares critical steps on how to prepare for and recover from any disaster. Cheryl is an instructor and Meteorologist for the FEMA National Disaster Preparedness Center. More.

More than 85 large wildfires are ripping across the West Coast, from California to Oregon and Washington. In the Southeast, people are just beginning to recover from Hurricane Sally, while more storms are brewing in the Atlantic. And the Midwest continues to recover from the recent derecho. More.

Hosted by NAVFRW and Arlington County Police Department, the First Responders Summit highlights life-saving partnerships and innovations across healthcare, law enforcement, and federal systems presentations and materials from this year’s NY First Responder Summit. Included is presentations and materials from this year’s NY First Responder Summit. More.

Just one week after CNN revealed a proposed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directive to cut key disaster preparedness programs, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced nearly $1 billion in funding for such efforts. More.

Hurricane season starts on May 15 in the north Pacific and June 1 in the Atlantic and the Caribbean. It ends on November 30. Hurricanes don’t only affect people living along the coast. They can cause damage hundreds of miles from the shore. Learn how to be prepared. More.

In an era of escalating climate volatility, urbanization, and global health crises, the financial and societal value of emergency preparedness infrastructure has moved from a defensive consideration to a strategic imperative. More.

Get ready for National Preparedness Month 2025! In this summary guide, we will explore the significance, history, and importance of National Preparedness Month. More.