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.

The COVID-19 pandemic served as an important reminder to re-focus on the critical work of emergency preparedness. In response, health systems have been working very hard to build robust preparedness ...

September is National Preparedness Month and a perfect time to revisit your own preparedness and post-disaster plans. What if, out of the blue, you were confined to your home because the outside air ...

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 Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) launched a new wildfire preparedness campaign called “Ready, Set, Go” to address ...

Preparing for emergency situations can be overwhelming — but it’s also an important way to protect yourself and your family. When you know about the risks and hazards in your area, you can plan for ...

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 ...

Although nine in 10 Americans believe it’s important to be prepared for the worst in the event of a natural disaster — less than half actually have a preparedness plan in place, according to a new ...

In Florida's Panhandle, Steve Brown's 10-year-old cat Max knows the drill. Hurricane Helene is the third time in five years that Brown's family evacuated from hurricanes and gone inland, staying at a ...

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 ...

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KZN Cooperative Governance MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi says 35 lives have been lost in storm-related incidents since December.