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.

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 ...

Bothell updated its Hazard Mitigation Plan addressing 14 hazards and released it for public review to improve disaster ...

As we look ahead and set priorities for the year, it’s also a reminder that planning isn’t limited to finances alone; it ...

You may already have a plan in place in case of a natural disaster -- what you need, where you will go, who you will contact. If you have any pets, you may need to add a few extra steps to your ...

Historically, emergency preparedness programs in long term care (“LTC”) facilities have been less prioritized with facilities understandably focusing on patient care and operations. But with the ...

New Port Richey, Florida -- As part of National Public Health Week, Tuesday's theme Don't Panic and Plan Ahead brought agencies together to share disaster preparedness tips in their communities so ...

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 ...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO) from Tucson, Ariz., rescue two adults and a dog from the Cape Fear waterway while on a Search and Rescue (SAR) Mission which ...

In a joint initiative, designed to bolster community safety, Federation Council and Berrigan Shire Council have announced a ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Maui’s kūpuna were among the most hard hit during the 2023 wildfires, with more than two-thirds of the 102 people killed in Lāhainā being over 60 years old. The fire brought forward ...

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 ...