In December 1989, the United Nations declared Oct. 13 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. At the time, the aim was to make disaster-risk reduction part of everyday thinking worldwide. Today ...

Formed in 2007 in response to Homeland Security Presidential Directive 21: Public Health and Medical Preparedness, the Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Disasters and Emergencies ...

Natural disasters and other crises seem to happen every day. In addition to hurricanes, we now deal with tornadoes, floods, and fires. Join the Adams and Reese Crisis Preparedness team for a webinar ...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting an above-normal hurricane season this year, with up to 19 named storms. As communities prepare for potential impact, we’re turning to ...

GERMANTOWN, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AEM, the essential source for environmental insights, today announced the launch of the AEM Elements™ Resiliency Platform, a multi-hazard solution to empower ...

Following a disaster in which flooding is an issue, contractors may need to change oils in the different compartments, such as axles and the transmission, if it was submerged. June begins the Atlantic ...

The Natural Disaster Insurance Pool (PAID) organized on Wednesday at Artmark the opening of the fifth edition of ReExpozitia, the photo competition dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of ...

Whether it's flooding in Toronto or forest fires raging in Alberta and Manitoba, climate change is pushing natural disasters into populated areas and having a dire impact on communities. The threat to ...

The beginning of June hits a little different for Southeast residents who know June 1 as the start of hurricane season. Since 1980, there have been 355 weather events that have caused in excess of $1 ...