FCC Reminds Video Providers to Issue Accessible Emergency Alerts
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the FCC, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on Aug. 7. Keep Reading
FEMA Announces 2019 Youth Preparedness Council Members
FEMA created the Youth Preparedness Council in 2012 to bring together young leaders from across the country who are interested in supporting disaster preparedness. Keep Reading
How States Are Changing the Face of Emergency Management
State counterparts show the progress we are making across the nation on emergency preparedness. Keep Reading
FEMA: How You Can Prepare for Tropical Storm Barry
Follow instructions from local officials. Listen to instructions regarding evacuation or sheltering. If advised to evacuate, do so immediately. Keep Reading
FEMA Prep Talk: Spreading Preparedness Via ‘The Big One: Your Survival Guide’
FEMA Deputy Administrator for Resilience Daniel Kaniewski said, “As the recent earthquakes in California demonstrate, we must be prepared." Keep Reading
Prepare for the Big One: FEMA Earthquake Checklist
By taking action to be prepared, you can lessen the impact of an earthquake on your family. Set aside some emergency supplies and make a plan. Keep Reading
Youths Make Vital Contributions to Emergency Preparedness
When members of the Aransas Pass Police Explorers Post returned home after evacuating for Hurricane Harvey in 2017, many of the youths felt helpless. Keep Reading
FEMA Ready Report: The Right Disaster Alerts Are Critical for Safer Communities
Warning about potential threats and communicating clear instructions can be the difference between life and death. Keep Reading
No Paw Left Behind: Include Pets’ Needs in Your Disaster Plan
Planning for hurricane season means planning for all members of your family, including those who can’t plan for themselves. Keep Reading
HST Interview: ‘Out of the Whirlwind’ Come Valuable Lessons on Supply Chain Resiliency
In terms of food and fuel, there were some very interesting private-sector surprises after Hurricane Maria. There was a hidden reality barely seen, like a ghost story. Keep Reading
