Doug Wintemute is a staff writer for Forbes Advisor. After completing his master’s in English at York University, he began his writing career in the higher education space. Over the past decade, Doug ...

Following a series of major disasters and inquiries that questioned New Zealand’s capacity to deal with them, the new Emergency Management Act 2026 is the most significant improvement in more than two ...

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After 30 years in public safety, Matt Lehenbauer is leaving his emergency management position with the City of Woodward. He isn’t retiring. He is taking some time to help Mitchell Theatres close and ...