June is National Pet Preparedness Month! In Oklahoma, severe weather can strike fast — don’t wait until the sirens sound or the heat climbs. Include your pets in your family emergency plan today. Emergency planning includes the whole family—furry, feathered, or scaled friends included! More.

June is National Pet Preparedness Month, and since we’re moving into wildfire season, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reminds us that prepping now can literally be the difference between life and death for our animal friends. More.

The World Bank Group’s Crisis Preparedness and Response Toolkit enables countries to respond faster to crisis, protect development gains, and build resilience in a world where crises have become the new normal. More.

As of Thursday, May 14, 2026 the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has resulted in at least 11 confirmed or suspected cases, including two confirmed deaths and one suspected death. More.

Due to climate change, wildfires are increasing in intensity and size, resulting in damaging economic, environmental, and community health impacts. May is Wildfire Awareness Month, and we’re shedding light on the damaging impact of wildfires, how to prevent them, and how to protect yourself this upcoming wildfire season. More.

Nevada is facing a "9/11 equivalent" for emergency management services because of changes happening at the federal level, the state's top homeland security official said this week. More.

The Trump administration has slashed funding for infectious disease research and has far fewer employees, including disease detectives, to respond to outbreaks. More.

For centuries, humans have tried to make sense of tornadoes. Indigenous tribes passed their observations down through stories. Benjamin Franklin, in his writings, claimed that he chased a twister on horseback, cracking his whip at it along the way. More.