President Trump signed off on a bill last week designed to provide further tax relief for victims of wildfires and other ...

United Way Worldwide and Verizon survey finds cost is the leading barrier to preparedness, while new data underscores the importance of planning and personal networksAlexandria, Virginia, Sept. 16, ...

On Sept. 15, the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee passed the Post-Disaster Protection Act (H.R. 8409), ...

Preparation for the unknown was always in Alan Harris’s job description as emergency manager for Seminole County, Florida, where thousands of homes suffered flood damage during Hurricane Ian in 2022.

As communities across the United States are still recovering from hurricanes, floods, and wildfires, Federal Emergency Management Agency supervisors are warning staff to prepare for the dismissal of ...

In December 1989, the United Nations declared Oct. 13 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. At the time, the aim was to make disaster-risk reduction part of everyday thinking worldwide. Today ...

Torrential rain fell on Eastern Kentucky in July 2022, turning creeks into rivers that roared through the valleys and hollows, wrecking hundreds of homes and killing 45 people. Since then, the state ...

More than $2.6 million is headed to New Mexico for permanent repairs tied to fire, flooding and mudflows in 2022. The grants also have additional funding for disaster mitigation ...

There is so much to think about in the hours, days, and weeks after a disaster. Whether you’re seeking shelter, wondering how to clean up safely, or looking for financial help, there are an ...

Native Americans are increasingly responsible for emergency management systems when a natural disaster hits a tribal community. Tribes can issue emergency declarations requests to open up help from ...

AI is everywhere these days, but one area where it could significantly affect the quality of human life is natural disaster prediction and recovery. Organizations like the National Oceanic and ...