Flash flooding has been tearing up communities across the U.S., with heavy downpours sending creeks and rivers rushing over ...

September marks National Preparedness Month — a reminder to everyone to prepare for disasters and emergencies to keep each other, our families and communities safe. Extreme weather events can be ...

From severe storms to tornadoes, natural disaster statistics reveal that disasters are occurring more frequently and with ...

Known for tracking California wildfires, Watch Duty is moving beyond that mission. Millions of people are turning to it for ...

Formed in 2007 in response to Homeland Security Presidential Directive 21: Public Health and Medical Preparedness, the Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Disasters and Emergencies ...

In December 1989, the United Nations declared Oct. 13 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. At the time, the aim was to make disaster-risk reduction part of everyday thinking worldwide. Today ...

As communities across the United States are still recovering from hurricanes, floods, and wildfires, Federal Emergency Management Agency supervisors are warning staff to prepare for the dismissal of ...

September is National Preparedness Month, reminding us about the importance of planning for natural disasters and emergencies. Here are some tips on how to prepare, remain safe and plan for the worst.

This story is part of The Disaster Economy, a Grist series exploring the often chaotic, lucrative world of disaster response and recovery. It is published with support from the CO2 Foundation. When a ...

Floods, wildfires, heatwaves and storms are becoming more frequent and more intense as a result of climate change. Emergency systems around the world are being tested not only by the scale of these ...