The images of death and destruction left in the wake of Hurricane Katrina are difficult to describe with mere words alone. The pictures are incomprehensible. The images of death and destruction left ...

Owning a home in a region prone to storms during hurricane season can bring a mix of anxiety and dread, especially when a storm is forecasted. While the fear of potential damage and the safety of ...

Above everything else, the most important thing to remember is to remain calm and have an emergency preparedness plan. If you tackle the situation with a clear head and know what steps to take, you’re ...

As we approach the busy Thanksgiving holiday, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) this week are reminding all ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - It’s Winter Weather Preparedness Week. All week, our team of meteorologists will have important tips and reminders to make sure you’re ready for whatever winter brings. Today, we ...

More than a quarter of state survey agencies lack adequate emergency preparedness skills, a new federal report shows. Partnering with other agencies and skilled nursing facilities could be a solution ...

Boulder, Colo.-based Frasier Retirement Community was given only 75 minutes notice before Xcel Energy cut its electrical service April 6 amid dry and windy wildfire conditions, KFF News reported June ...

Hospital Emergency Departments are at the forefront of disaster response. It is increasingly important to provide health care workers with the resources and support to achieve emergency personal ...

New law requires nursing homes to have their emergency plans approved each year by the state. All Louisiana nursing homes are required to maintain an emergency preparedness plan approved by the ...

Emergencies happen instantly; unfortunately, many people aren’t nearly as prepared as they should be. Do you know what to do if the power is out for several days? If the nearby water level ...