When disaster strikes, everyone in the community is impacted — including older adults. That’s why having a plan and knowing how to spot disaster-related scams can make a difference to anyone ...

Ideally, you’d have weeks or days to prepare for an extreme weather. But the reality is, especially with floods, wildfires, and tornadoes, things change quickly. That’s why it’s critical to plan in ...

2025 is not holding back. L.A. has lurched from devastating fires … to mud flows … to political and social upheaval … and now a tsunami? Thankfully, we avoided the worst of the year’s latest fusillade ...

It revealed that early warning systems; precautionary measures such as building homes at higher elevations and using ...

Most people don’t think about preparing for a disaster unless they’ve lived through one. Anyone who’s survived a house fire, sheltered in place during an earthquake or tornado, or lost possessions in ...

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Natural disasters are on the rise in the United States, and it’s important to be prepared. Read on to learn how to build a comprehensive emergency kit, create an effective disaster plan, and stay ...

According to Danielle Silva, with the New Mexico Department of Emergency Management, this is the best time to prepare for a ...

Native Americans are increasingly responsible for emergency management systems when a natural disaster hits a tribal community. Tribes can issue emergency declarations requests to open up help from ...