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 ...

You never know when disaster can strike. Inclement weather, natural disasters, and many other emergency situations may require the need to rapidly react to unexpected circumstances. The more prepared ...

Emergency managers. They are nimble, multitasking problem solvers. To be more effective, emergency managers need to avoid distractions to best focus on the job at hand. For many years I lived in Guam ...

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 ...

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 ...

As wildfires, floods and other natural disasters pose threats across the region, the La Plata County Humane Society wants you to know that we have a detailed Pet Disaster Preparedness Plan to protect ...

More than 80 per cent of Queenslanders with a disability have a plan to stay safe during disasters, a report finds.

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 ...

President Donald Trump’s push to eliminate a federal disaster preparedness program threatens a fund used by state health systems from Republican-led Texas to the Democratic stronghold of California.

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.