Wednesday, Appalachian Power hosted local leaders, first responders, and emergency management officials at its downtown ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Every fall, FEMA reminds Americans to take stock of their emergency plans: September is National Preparedness Month, but the need for disaster readiness is year-round. Making sure we have enough water ...

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 ...

The event will allow community members to provide input on the 2026 Austin/Travis County Wildfire Protection Plan Update, which seeks to mitigate wildfire risk.

THE 27 village chiefs and other stakeholders of Maimbung, Sulu, have undergone a one-day Disaster Risk Reduction Management ...

How do I report an emergency? To report an emergency, call or text 911 and tell the dispatcher your location and your emergency. You can also report an emergency by using one of nearly 300 Emergency ...

The Cebu Provincial Government has activated its disaster preparedness protocol before Tropical Depression “Tino” enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility.