Disaster Management
FEMA is proposing nearly $1 billion in cuts to grant programs that public safety agencies use to strengthen disaster preparedness
From hazard mapping to resource deployment, AI is changing the way agencies prepare for major incidents
What the 2005 London attack teaches EMS leaders about scalable incident command and mutual-aid coordination
FEMA’s new acting chief, a former Marine, warned staff not to resist upcoming changes and signaled a shift of more responsibility to states during a blunt first meeting
“I do not believe it is in the best interests of the American people to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency,” Cameron Hamilton said
Mount Pleasant, N.C. was set to receive $4 million for storm protection and revitalization before FEMA scrapped the BRIC program, leaving critical projects in limbo nationwide.
The bipartisan FEMA Review Council, now co-chaired by Kristi Noem and Pete Hegseth, will lead efforts in reforming and streamlining the nation’s emergency response system
From off-grid residents to 96-hour response timelines, Deputy Director Tracey Loscar shares how Alaskan EMS plans for volcanic eruptions, extreme remoteness and respiratory threats
Louisiana EMS leaders share how they kept crews safe, comfortable and ready to respond to the historic New Orleans snow
From blocked bridges to trekking through the snow with gear in hand — how EMS providers in the New Orleans region responded
Relentless storms continue to batter the central U.S., triggering tornado and flash flood warnings across multiple states
More than 40% of National Weather Service field offices are critically understaffed, raising concerns about timely storm warnings as deadly tornadoes and flooding
Severe storms swept across several states, triggering dozens of warnings and causing a warehouse collapse
Nearly 14 years after the EF-5 tornado devastated Joplin, killing around 160 and leveling entire neighborhoods a documentary captures the chaos and heroism
National fire and EMS groups wrote a letter to HHS Secretary RFK Jr. stating that cuts to firefighter safety programs could have long-term consequences for first responder health
Deadly dust storms have caused chaos on highways, including a massive pileup on Interstate 70 that left eight dead
Residents across the South and Midwest began cleanup Monday after deadly storms, wildfires, and tornadoes swept through seven states
Residents in at least five counties face evacuation orders due to several wind-driven grass fires
Learn the difference between the two, the effect on the human body, and how to protect your health during a storm
Goldfeder, Bashoor, Moore-Merrell, Leeb and other leaders urge firefighters to reach out to elected officials about the importance of National Fire Academy programs
How AI-driven platforms are revolutionizing public safety messaging and disaster preparedness
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said there have been 1,000 rescues across the state since the storms began on Feb. 15
Be prepared for Super Bowl-related emergencies, from avocado mishaps to cardiac arrest
Equipping citizens to put down the cell phone and save lives in an emergency
With flames closing in, emergency teams adapted evacuation plans in real time, proving the effectiveness of interagency cooperation and preparedness
From icy rivers to prolonged winter rescues, EMS teams must prepare for the harsh elements. Here’s how to stay warm, alert and effective in cold-weather emergencies.
Several residents who lost homes in the Eaton Fire received no notifications about their neighborhoods
Explore the intersection of severe weather and emergency services with forecasting trends, infrastructure vulnerabilities and the importance of proactive planning
From natural disasters to homeland security, FEMA’s development tells the story of resilience, adaptation and innovation in emergency management
“FEMA has been a very big disappointment,” Trump said to reporters before leaving to visit hurricane and fire-damaged states
Los Angeles County deployed a team of mental health workers trained to comfort evacuees, track health needs and assist those who may find massive evacuation settings uncomfortable
Some chemicals are linked to heart disease and reduced lung function, while inhaling toxic forms of arsenic, chromium, and benzene may cause other health issues
Approximately 850 patients and residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities and group homes were evacuated during the wildfires, according to the California Department of Public Health
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