WATCH: California County Unveils New Wildfire Evacuation Siren
“Every year, we see the worst and we think nothing can top it and then the next year, something tops it,” Lt. Andrew Scott said. Keep Reading
Partners in Preparedness: How Your Community Can Better Weather Disasters
We cannot overstate the importance of investing in mitigation in your community before a disaster. Keep Reading
Harris County Students Succeed in First Storm Simulation
Students tested to handle evacuations, vehicle accidents, damaged homes, fires, flooded neighborhoods, rescues of people, and escaped zoo animals. Keep Reading
How Police and Fire Team Up Well with Public Works to Prepare for Any Call
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH: The day-to-day partnership in Crystal, Minn., has exceeded expectations. Keep Reading
National Preparedness Month
How One County Trains Citizens on What to Do Until Help Arrives
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH: One of the main points that FEMA and MEMA stressed in providing the outline for Until Help Arrives was to be sure to use local examples of incidents when possible and be flexible. Keep Reading
CISA Leads Full-Scale Emergency Response Exercise in Hershey, Pa.
Exercise tested tactical response and coordination in a complex and coordinated attack at Hersheypark, a regional amusement park. Keep Reading
How to Train Your Employees to Prepare for Any Emergency Event
Reassessing risks and preparedness are important to do periodically based on evolving threats and events. Keep Reading
Tornado Hits South Dakota Hospital: ‘All Are Safe and Sound’
Although a significant tornado had not struck Sioux Falls for 25 years, the Avera Health System hospitals have kept up regular preparedness training. Keep Reading
Evaluate Your Readiness During National Preparedness Month: Save Early for Disasters
Anyone affected by a natural disaster will face unexpected costs — maybe a few nights in a hotel, a new vehicle, some home repairs or a complete rebuild. Some may find their employer forced out of business. Keep Reading
The Value of Preparedness Training to One Rural Hospital
We don’t have a lot of staff, and turnover has an impact on preparedness. Training is ongoing just to maintain acceptable levels of preparedness. Keep Reading
