Older adults can be especially vulnerable to emergencies. Some contributing factors to increased vulnerability include mobility limitations, decreased physical strength and sensory awareness. It is ...

With the canceled grants, several Oregon emergency preparedness projects are seeing sunk costs, or funding that has been spent and cannot be returned. OEM says eight of the 26 BRIC projects in ...

Your home can take a hit if you’re not ready—but the good news? A little prep can save you a big headache. Think of it as ...

Preparation at FEMA “has not been normal” for what forecasters are predicting to be a busier-than-average Atlantic hurricane season, according to one of the slides seen by Reuters.

The concerns about morale and staffing were included in a 19-page slide deck titled “Hurricane Readiness Complex Problem Solving” and prepared for acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson to use in ...

The Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate (SDIC) market has long been associated with conventional applications such as swimming pool ...

Under Secretary Noem’s leadership, and the efforts of Acting Administrator Richardson FEMA is fully activated in preparation for Hurricane Season.” FEMA underwent a shakeup last week after ...

Emergency Preparedness Week takes place May 4-10. While this week provides an opportunity for residents to learn how to protect their families, property and belongings during an emergency, it also ...

AUSTIN, Texas (KETK) — Texans can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies without paying sales tax during a tax holiday from April 26-28. Texas Comptroller, Glenn Hegar, reminds Texans of the ...

With summer approaching, extreme weather may not be far behind. From unexpected downpours to damaging winds, homeowners should be prepared for emergency repairs when storms appear. A recent nationwide ...

The Be Prepared brochure lists tips, web sites, resources and contacts to help educate your community about emergency preparedness and risk reduction. Printing instructions: use the double-sided print ...