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.
Tips to help you prepare for — and recover from — natural disasters
First Responders Summit 2025
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.
FEMA opens nearly $1B in disaster preparedness grants after internal review
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.
Preparing for Hurricanes or Other Tropical Storms
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.
Urban Resilience as a Strategic Investment: The ROI of Emergency Preparedness in High-Density Cities
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.
National Preparedness Month 2025
Get ready for National Preparedness Month 2025! In this summary guide, we will explore the significance, history, and importance of National Preparedness Month. More.
Emergency preparedness tech tips
When disaster strikes, your smartphone might just be your best friend. From Google Wallet to Apple Pay, digital tools are becoming part of emergency preparedness. Tech expert Michael Garfield, the High-Tech Texan, joins us this morning to share how your device can help and what else you'll want in your emergency kit. More.
Questions raised about preparedness before tragic Texas floods
There are questions about what preparations and warnings were in place in the rural central Texas area devastated by deadly flash flooding this weekend. More.