Major weather disasters regularly impact the nation, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in damage. Wildfires, heat waves, tornadoes, and record flooding have already happened this year, and ...

The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina revealed significant deficiencies in public preparedness, unclear state guidance, and a shortage of pet-friendly emergency shelters, escalating the risks associated ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- September is National Preparedness Month, and Wake County officials are urging people to take proactive steps now to be ready in case disaster strikes. Emergency management ...

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – As National Preparedness Month continues, local emergency personnel are reminding residents to make a plan and have supplies ready in case a disaster strikes. Daniel Murray, ...

Extreme weather events like hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and tornadoes can be devastating. So how can you stay prepared? First, know the risk for your area and then create your family emergency plan ...