In 2026, artist Wolly McNair was selected to create a comic book to educate teens and the general public about emergency preparedness topics. Using the Ready Raleigh guide for disaster preparedness as a starting point, he will write and illustrate a comic book for the City to print and distribute. More.
Emergency Preparedness Comic Book
Tips to prioritize safety from thunderstorms during Severe Weather Preparedness Week
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.
Disaster Preparedness: How Measurement Science Can Help Your Community
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.
Sacramento: Survivors of Violence Demand More Resources for Prevention and Support
Survivors of violence, community activists, and lawmakers from across California joined forces at a press conference at the State Capitol on Jan. 13. More.
As Winter Storm Fern approaches, CARE shares winter weather safety tips for moms and caregivers
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.
Winter Storm Preparedness & Extreme Cold Information from the Emergency Management Office
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.
Medical Kits Boost Community Disaster Preparedness
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.
BTPD to host mass violence preparation, response course Author photo
The Bristol Tennessee Police Department will host a two-day mass violence preparation and response course this summer. According to a recent release, the course is designed to help law enforcement, school and business professionals prepare for and respond to mass violence incidents. More.