Amid a few fire-scorched weeks in Southern California, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors will hear a presentation Tuesday on the county's emergency preparedness and response efforts.

Governors and state legislatures may have to bolster their natural disaster response and recovery efforts in the coming years ...

From natural disasters to homeland security, FEMA’s development tells the story of resilience, adaptation and innovation in ...

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer shared a heartening story with the commissioners ...

Safety response protocols are foundational to creating a culture of safety in schools. School leaders should adopt and ...

From tech upgrades to regular training, it’s time for school districts to bring emergency planning up-to-date.

Maui's MEMA issued a report detailing strengths and areas for improvement in wildfire response, with plans for new hires and ...

With the flames largely extinguished, governments throughout Los Angeles are adapting to the new reality with a host of policies and programs to address the current crisis while hopefully preparing ...

It’s the possibility of getting rid of FEMA entirely that has lawmakers worried about how states would be able to respond to disasters. Senator Bill Cassidy said an alternative could happen.

The agency was created in the late 1970s and is tasked with helping states and communities impacted by disasters nationwide.

A three-day class will be held for those interested in volunteering to join the team, which responds to local emergencies.

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