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Emergency preparedness: What should you pack in a go bag?

A 20-acre brush fire in the Kahikinui area on Maui prompted emergency evacuations on Sunday, June 15. The incident had officials from the Maui Emergency Management Agency alerting residents to grab their “go bag” and evacuate family and pets immediately. More.

Webinar: Putting People & Health First in Disaster Preparedness., Response and Recovery

The Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC), PAHO and Earth Medic Earth Nurse invites you to our upcoming webinar. It will bring together key regional stakeholders, experts, and advocates across multiple sectors to discuss disaster preparedness, climate resilience, and health, highlighting the critical importance of targeted, inclusive planning for vulnerable groups. More.

The Destruction of Disaster Relief: The Trump Administration’s Attack on Emergency Disaster Preparedness

In 2024, the United States experienced 27 weather and climate disasters with at least $1 billion in damages, second only to the record-setting 28 $1 billion disasters in 2023. More.

FEMA shutdown proposal sparks concern over local disaster preparedness

Funding cuts from the federal government could soon impact the resources available to you should disaster strike. Earlier this week, Donald Trump announced he was considering shutting FEMA down. More.

June Is Pet Preparedness Month

It’s not just two-legged loved ones who need a disaster preparedness plan. Four-legged, no-legged, and other pets will need assistance if there is an emergency. More.

Trump eyes cutting program that helps Columbus first responders prep for disaster

Those who work behind the scenes to help keep central Ohio events like Red, White and Boom safe could see their federal funding go from millions to zero if President Donald Trump's budget request is granted. More.

Mental Health and Disasters

Being prepared for emergencies is one of the many ways you take care of children, staff, and families in your program. Keeping mental health in mind when you are planning for disasters and during response and recovery activities helps protect everyone from the psychological harm of natural disasters and emergencies. More.

What to Expect in the Wake of Mass Violence

Mass violence events happen with alarming frequency. Large-scale shootings in public places—malls, workplaces, entertainment venues, and schools—receive the most attention in the media, but incidents in which two or more people are the victims of serious violence happen regularly. More.