Tornado Fatalities Continue to Fall, Despite Population Growth in Tornado Alley
Although tornadoes claim fewer than 100 lives each year in the U.S. on average, there’s more work to be done to minimize tornado-related fatalities. Keep Reading
Will A Marine Be Able to Conquer FEMA’s Battles? Jeff Byard Chosen to Lead
"His skillset and expertise will continue to help lead the dedicated men and women of FEMA through current recovery efforts and prepare for future emergencies," Nielsen said. Keep Reading
Video Trains Car Rental Employees on Red Flags to Spot Potential Vehicle Attack Threats
"An informed and observant public is our best partner in hometown security," said the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Keep Reading
Mayor Orders San Francisco to Prepare for the Big One: 72 Percent Chance Before 2043
City organs directed to “make our buildings safer now, but also [create] a comprehensive plan” for recovery in the face of an eventual disaster. Keep Reading
There is No ‘After the Fact’ in Preparedness: VA’s Response to Hurricane Maria
Hurricane showed need to "learn and progress from an agency to whole-of-government to whole-of-nation approach." Keep Reading
Can Earthquakes Trigger Volcano Eruptions? Here’s the Science
In such seismic hotspots, eruptions and earthquakes are often taking place at roughly the same time—but that’s exactly what you would expect. Keep Reading
Along the East Coast, Rainy Days, High Tides and Sea Rise Make Floods a Part of Life
Flooding has become so common that Norfolk resident Kiquanda Baker says residents will cancel plans if rain is in the forecast. Keep Reading
Age and Foaming: How to Predict When a Volcano Will Erupt
Knowing what goes on underground, however, would facilitate better warnings for when an eruption will occur – and help save lives while keeping damage to a minimum. Keep Reading
Shutdown Hampers Federal Firefighting Agency’s Preparations for Wildfire Season
For workers with state and federal agencies charged with managing the fires in Alaska, the busy season is just beginning. Keep Reading
CDC Earns Reaccreditation for Emergency Management
The program led CDC’s management of numerous emergency responses, including the 2014 Ebola response and the 2016 Zika response. Keep Reading
