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 ...

Get Your Family Ready and Safe. When a disaster strikes or a crisis breaks out, your first thoughts are often of family – especially your little ones. That’s why Save the Children launched Get Ready.

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 ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Maui’s kūpuna were among the most hard hit during the 2023 wildfires, with more than two-thirds of the 102 people killed in Lāhainā being over 60 years old. The fire brought forward ...

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 ...

In emergency management, that first punch can take many forms: a storm track that suddenly shifts, a cyberattack that cascades through systems we assumed were isolated, or a partner agency that ...

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 ...

Drawing on lessons from recent blazes, a state commission has released a series of recommendations to protect older adults.

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Natural disasters are often unexpected and can cause considerable damage to properties. Recent wildfires have highlighted the importance of disaster preparedness both personally and professionally.