Natural disasters are often unexpected and can cause considerable damage to properties. Recent wildfires have highlighted the importance of disaster preparedness both personally and professionally.

Rescue personnel navigate flooded streets in the family housing section of Naval Support Activity Mid-South on May 1, 2010, during major flooding after heavy rains breeched nearby protective levees.

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) - Disaster can strike anytime, anywhere - and that's why it's important to take action before that happens. Whether it's major flooding like we saw during Tropical Storm ...

When tornado sirens become frequent and sudden storms appear out of thin air, it becomes apparent there is a need for a disaster preparedness plan for farmers and large animal owners alike. What ...

No matter where you live, no household should be without an emergency first-aid kit like this one. Packed into a neat carry ...

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 ...

Imagine waking up for a normal day. Maybe you look at your phone and see an emergency alert. Or maybe you look outside and see smoke. A fire has broken out in your neighborhood and emergency ...

Get Your Family Ready and Safe. When a disaster strikes or a crisis breaks out, your first thoughts are often of family – especially your little ones. That’s why Save the Children launched Get Ready.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Maui’s kūpuna were among the most hard hit during the 2023 wildfires, with more than two-thirds of the 102 people killed in Lāhainā being over 60 years old. The fire brought forward ...

From heat-risk task forces to flood and wildfire planning, states are broadening their approaches to disaster preparedness.

AUSTIN, Texas — A new bill would require camp grounds in a flood plain or water way to create a new "Flood Disaster Plan" to be reviewed by the state. HB 19 is just one of several bills aimed at ...