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

In emergency management, that first punch can take many forms: a storm track that suddenly shifts, a cyberattack that cascades through systems we assumed were isolated, or a partner agency that ...

The City Council unanimously approved an updated Local Hazard Mitigation Plan on Tuesday, a federally required document that makes Santa Monica eligible for disaster preparedness grants, despite vocal ...

With floods, fires and hurricanes becoming more powerful and frequent, it feels like the Earth becomes a scarier place every year. To regain a sense of control, here’s a set of 5-year, 1-year and ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – For some people, it’s just like the song says—it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for others, it’s time to prepare for utter chaos on the roads. November 17-21, 2025 ...

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Thursday will be one year since Hurricane Milton. The storm brought torrential rainfall and led to localized flooding, raising creeks and rivers. Now Hillsborough ...

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – City leaders in Spokane Valley are focusing on disaster preparedness by updating their chapter in the countywide hazard mitigation plan. This plan serves as a roadmap to reduce ...

When a wall of water came down the Guadalupe River in July, killing more than 100 people in Kerr County, scores of state troopers arrived to help. But for days, they couldn’t talk with local public ...

HOUSTON – The Houston City Council has approved its Action Plan for Disaster Recovery following the 2024 Derecho and Hurricane Beryl, with nearly a third of the money going to housing repair. The plan ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Kerr County and the City of Kerrville had a plan to prepare for and respond to disasters like the deadly Independence Day floods that killed at least 108 people — including 37 children ...

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