There’s a new climate advocacy group in town and it’s taking inspiration from an unusual source on how to make disasters personal — the anti-gun violence movement. More.
The extreme weather survivors taking lessons from gun violence survivors
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.
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month
The Council has adopted a resolution officially recognizing June as Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month in the City of Boston. The measure highlights the importance of addressing men’s mental health as a public health priority and calls for greater awareness, resources, and support. 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.
Advocates push for 9/11 survivor support as health program faces funding cut
More than two decades after the 9/11 attacks, advocates are still fighting for support. This time, for the thousands of survivors who lived or worked near ground zero. More.
Mental health toll of air disasters on families and first responders
An Air India flight bound for London crashed five minutes after take-off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday. More.
Landmark 20-Year Study Reshapes Understanding of PTSD
A large 20-year study — the longest and most detailed of its kind — shows that posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms can endure for decades, challenging conventional timelines for recovery and offering new insights to guide future treatment. More.
FEMA shutdown proposal sparks concern over local disaster preparedness
Funding cuts from the federal government could soon impact the resources available to you should disaster strike. Earlier this week, Donald Trump announced he was considering shutting FEMA down. More.