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.

This article is authored by Praveen Suresh, manager, disaster response, Humane World for Animals, India.

The United States uses a whole-community approach to emergency management, known as the National Preparedness System, working toward the National Preparedness Goal (FEMA 2015): A secure and resilient ...

The catastrophic flash flooding in the Texas Hill Country over the July 4 holiday weekend is a somber reminder that the United States is one of the world's most disaster-prone countries. "In 2023 ...

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 ...

As hurricane season accelerates and extreme weather events grow in frequency and intensity, communities face a pivotal moment. For decades, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) served as the ...

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary and Jubilee deputy party leader Fred Matiang’i has called on the government to urgently ...