Life can change in a matter of moments. As my mother always says: “An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin may also have been known to utter the phrase once or ...

Every town thinks it's ready until the sirens actually go off. Emergency managers know better than to trust a gut feeling, so ...

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 ...

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Living in Tornado Alley, emergency preparedness is a way of life. You never want the worst-case scenario to happen when ...

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 ...

The Emergency and Disaster Preparedness for Farm Animals Act would require farmers and ranchers to have and implement a preexisting disaster preparedness plan in order to receive federal assistance ...

Every fall, FEMA reminds Americans to take stock of their emergency plans: September is National Preparedness Month, but the need for disaster readiness is year-round. Making sure we have enough water ...

"As disasters become more frequent and severe, the demand for animal-inclusive preparedness and response is more critical than ever. Taking simple steps now to prepare yourself and your pets can make ...

Just one-third of Americans have a disaster preparedness plan that includes their pet, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 dog or cat owners revealed half of Americans (52%) believe natural ...

On May 11, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a news release on behalf of HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, announcing the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE ...

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.