A growing memorial honoring the victims of Sunday’s mass shooting at Seattle Center serves as a painful reminder of how quickly a day of celebration can turn into tragedy. More.
Seattle Center shooting renews focus on emergency preparedness at public events
If you live in any of these 7 states, officials say it's time to update your emergency kit
Hawaii kicked off its hurricane readiness push with an official event at the state Capitol, where Gov. Josh Green joined representatives from the National Weather Service, the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and county emergency management leaders to present the 2026 Hurricane Weather Outlook and discuss preparedness efforts statewide. More.
Shift from awareness to resilience key in disaster preparedness
The observance of National Disaster Resilience Month (NDRM) this July underscores a critical shift from merely knowing about hazards to building the capacity of every Filipino to withstand, adapt to, and recover from calamities. More.
What’s good? Perth fire chief reveals simple steps that could help residents beat the next summer emergency
Perth’s fire chief says last week’s storms, outages and extreme heat are a reminder that emergency planning can start with simple steps at home. Trevor Choffe, Perth’s director of protective services and fire chief, says the community has seen more weather-related issues in recent years, including storms that can knock out power and create added risks during hot weather. More.
Podcast Explores the Growing Intersection of Homeland Security and Emergency Medicine
The Government Services Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians (GSACEP) has released a new podcast episode examining the expanding role of homeland security within emergency medicine, featuring disaster and tactical medicine expert Dr. Dominique Wong. More.
Toolkit: Pet Preparedness Month
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.
Include pets in your disaster prep, officials say
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.
Crisis Preparedness and Response Toolkit
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.