National Preparedness Month is observed every September to promote disaster and emergency readiness among individuals, families and communities. More.

Being prepared for an emergency means considering the needs and safety of all family members, including pets. Each September, the Federal Emergency Management Agency promotes National Preparedness Month to guide families through potential risks and how to prepare for emergencies. More.

With September being National Safety Preparedness Month, the St. Joseph safety and health Council has some advice and tips to stay safe. More.

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. More.

To help mark National Preparedness Month in September, the Postal Service is encouraging employees to take time to prepare for emergencies. More.

FEMA expert Cheryl Nelson shares essential tips for National Preparedness Month to help you prepare for and recover quickly from disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and more. More.

Just in time for National Preparedness Month, FEMA disaster expert Cheryl Nelson shares critical steps on how to prepare for and recover from any disaster. Cheryl is an instructor and Meteorologist for the FEMA National Disaster Preparedness Center. More.

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.