As summer storms roll in across much of the U.S., we’re reminded that preparation is an absolute necessity and could mean the difference between life and death. Whether it’s a hurricane, a tornado or ...

September is National Disaster Prep Month, conceived by FEMA to wake us all up and get us motivated to be ready for, well, whatever. With all due respect to FEMA and many others, Mother Nature ...

Active shooter training and simulations show promise in properly equipping emergency room nurses and other hospital staff members, survey results published in the Journal of Emergency Nursing revealed ...

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This story was originally published on Oct. 8, 2024, and has been updated. Hurricane Erin is expected to grow as it moves over the Western Atlantic region through the week, and a storm surge and ...

Emergencies are an unfortunate part of life, but there are ways to be better prepared when they arise. To help you get started on building your own disaster-preparedness kit, we spoke with an expert ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas lies in a region known as flash flood alley, which is prone for flooding due to the terrain and climatology. The First Warning Weather team wants to remind you about ...

National Preparedness Month serves as an opportunity to consider potential emergencies and make efforts to get ready for them by learning where safe places are for evacuation and discussing plans with ...

WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - Several local organizations are coming together to talk about disaster preparedness for caregivers of older adults on Thursday, Sept. 12. According to the event registration ...

Extreme weather events like hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and tornadoes can be devastating. So how can you stay prepared? First, know the risk for your area and then create your family emergency plan ...