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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.

Emergency preparedness: What should you pack in a go bag?

A 20-acre brush fire in the Kahikinui area on Maui prompted emergency evacuations on Sunday, June 15. The incident had officials from the Maui Emergency Management Agency alerting residents to grab their “go bag” and evacuate family and pets immediately. More.

Webinar: Putting People & Health First in Disaster Preparedness., Response and Recovery

The Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC), PAHO and Earth Medic Earth Nurse invites you to our upcoming webinar. It will bring together key regional stakeholders, experts, and advocates across multiple sectors to discuss disaster preparedness, climate resilience, and health, highlighting the critical importance of targeted, inclusive planning for vulnerable groups. More.

The Destruction of Disaster Relief: The Trump Administration’s Attack on Emergency Disaster Preparedness

In 2024, the United States experienced 27 weather and climate disasters with at least $1 billion in damages, second only to the record-setting 28 $1 billion disasters in 2023. More.