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Los Angeles Emerges from Wildfires as Austin Heeds Warning, Lessons in Disaster Preparedness & Recovery

As the embers of recent wildfires start to cool, and Los Angeles residents are faced with the long process of recovery, it's clear that the respite from the windy, flame-fanning weather is a temporary reprieve rather than an end to the threat. More.

Local News Los Angeles County fires emphasize importance of disaster preparedness

With the recent wildfires in Southern California forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes, firefighters and emergency preparedness specialists in the Bay Area want to make sure you are ready in case disaster strikes. More.

Los Angeles officials face tough questions about preparedness and firefighting strategy

It’s been more than a week since two of the most destructive wildfires in California history broke out within hours of each other in Los Angeles. Both blazes remain active and uncontained, and Angelenos again held their breath while firefighters worked to prevent the flames from spreading. More

Know the six P's of preparedness to evacuate during a wildfire, other disasters

During natural disasters like wildfires and hurricanes, people in at-risk areas are often asked to evacuate. It's important to prepare, heed evacuation warnings and remember the six P's of evacuating – a checklist list of the necessities you should pack or take with you whether you are evacuating from a fire or another natural disaster. More.

Winter Emergency Preparedness Tips Issued For New York Residents

Hudson Valley officials are making sure residents are prepared for a winter emergency. Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus, along with the Orange County Department of Health (OCDOH), has initiated an emergency preparedness alert for this winter season. More.

San Francisco Police Department Disaster Preparedness

Planning is your best protection in any emergency. From earthquakes, power outages and fires to severe storms and tsunamis, San Francisco is vulnerable to a variety of hazards. More.

Panama City FD launches preparedness platform

Panama City Fire Department launches platform to improve response time and community preparedness. More.

Winter Weather Preparedness

Hurricane season is over, but this is the time of year that we see nor’easters and other winter storms that bring rain, wind, snow and ice. Delmarva is no stranger to winter storms – and has had some storms drop a LOT of snow. More.