Thunderstorms can strike at any time, and with spring quickly approaching, residents should take safety precautions. Professionals at the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) say the first step to ensuring your safety in the event of a thunderstorm is to protect your house’s first line of defense. More.

Growing up, I saw the effects of natural disasters on the communities I lived in. In 2005, several new classmates arrived at my school near Atlanta because Hurricane Katrina had displaced them from their homes in New Orleans. More.

Survivors of violence, community activists, and lawmakers from across California joined forces at a press conference at the State Capitol on Jan. 13. More.

A major, widespread winter storm, Winter Storm Fern, is set to begin Friday, January 23, 2025, and last into early next week. Extreme winter weather is expected to affect approximately 230 million people across the United States, nearly two-thirds of the nation’s population. More.

Visit the Trumbull Office of Emergency Management section for important Winter Storm Preparedness Information and Resources. The Emergency Management Extreme Heat or Cold page provides information on local Warming Centers, and links to sites with helpful tips, information, and resources to help you stay safe in the extreme cold this winter. More.

When disaster strikes, every second counts. That’s why a group of doctors and nurses are taking preparedness- Opens in new window into their own hands. More.

Winter in New York can be quite complex featuring multiple precipitation types (snow, rain, sleet, and/or freezing rain), extreme cold temperatures, and strong winds. More.

Emergencies occur unexpectedly, and preparedness can help protect you and your family. The Florida Department of Health offers tools and resources to assist individuals, families and communities before, during and after emergencies and disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and public health emergencies. More.