Mayor Mamdani to Declare Sept. 11th an Official "Day of Remembrance and Service," Strengthen City Emergency Preparedness
Today, ahead of the 25th Anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani will sign two Executive Orders to honor the victims, first responders, survivors, City workers and families whose lives were forever changed by the tragedy while strengthening City government’s ability to protect New Yorkers and maintain essential services during emergencies. More.
National Preparedness Month 2026 Theme Announced
FEMA’s Ready Campaign has observed National Preparedness Month since 2004 to encourage Americans to prepare for emergencies. The month is a great time to take small steps to make a big difference in being prepared. More.
AI is supercharging hacks of everyday utilities
Years of warnings about the digital vulnerabilities lurking inside basic utilities are colliding with a new reality: AI is making those weaknesses easier for hackers to exploit. More.
National Preparedness Month: Get Ready for Emergencies with These Easy, Budget-Friendly Steps
September is National Preparedness Month, a time to get your household ready for emergencies. But as prices continue to climb, getting prepared can feel out of reach. More.
NYS launches initiative to promote mental health preparedness during emergencies
The New York State Office of Mental Health has launched a public education initiative to help New Yorkers to emotionally prepare for emergencies and recognize resources that can help them cope during stressful events like disasters. More.
ODU shooting report shows importance of emergency preparedness
The March shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk was a horrific tragedy. A beloved instructor — a decorated U.S. Army veteran who led the school’s ROTC program — was killed and two students wounded in a targeted attack perpetrated by a man previously convicted of terrorist offenses. More.
Hospital Shootings: The Case for Enhanced Emergency Preparedness
Healthcare facilities are places meant to heal, not places meant to harm. But as gun violence skyrockets across the country, medical facilities are far from immune. Violence has seeped into ERs and soiled waiting rooms, and an active shooter in hospital-based settings is news that has been plastered across the headlines far too often. More.
How a preparedness culture saves lives in Japan’s earthquakes
A world-class early warning system alerts the public after an initial seismic wave, and autonomously cuts power to trains, elevators and industrial equipment. More.