Jim Starlin spent years as a firefighter and paramedic and served as an emergency preparedness coordinator at Duke University ...

In 2024, the U.S. lost 568 lives during 27 natural disasters, with losses exceeding $1 billion. Maine is not immune to ...

Flash floods can start suddenly and become dangerous quickly. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself, both in ...

Anything from appliances to construction or vegetative debris can be placed curbside for collection, and fees have been ...

Store items in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Place your food supply on high shelves to keep them far from any ...

Hurricane preparedness guide for everyone. Hurricane guidelines and guide for safety and protecting life and property.

Walmart and Charleston County Emergency Management are joining together to host a Hurricane Preparedness Open House as hurricane season sets in.According to th ...

Local governments play a frontline role in disaster preparedness, and one of the most immediate and effective actions they can take is organizing clean-up drives in flood-prone areas.

Houston Houston residents distrust disaster preparedness of state officials, Rice researcher tells city council Less than one-fifth of residents surveyed by the Kinder Institute for Urban Research ...

Here’s how to find reliable information and keep safe during the summer heat and hurricane season following the unprecedented cuts at federal agencies.

Florida historically holds a two-week sales tax holiday on hurricane supplies at the start of hurricane season. Here's why we haven't seen one yet.