Disaster Management
Raw and unflinching, New Orleans EMS shares the story of medics who chose to remain when everything else failed. It’s not just history — it’s survival, trauma and transformation.
Laura Russell’s first hurricane activation as a paramedic turned into a fight for survival as levees broke and chaos spread
In a gripping first-person account, New Orleans EMS veteran Keeley Williams-Johnson shares what it was like to survive and serve through the city’s darkest days
Tampa General Hospital is the region’s only Level I trauma center and is expected to remain operational throughout the hurricane
The impact of Helene highlights the importance of preparedness, ICS training and rapid mobilization for future storms
Use a portable power station to quickly and quietly charge radios, smartphones and power lighting and other devices when other power sources are not available
Baxter International has temporarily closed its largest plant spurring hospitals and EMS to plan for IV shortages
Hurricane Milton had been downgraded to a Category 4 storm as it approached Florida’s Gulf Coast
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said false claims about withholding aid are demoralizing to relief workers
Flooding from Hurricane Helene has disturbed yellowjacket and bee nests, causing the insects to swarm and sting survivors
Search teams and volunteers continue to search through storm damage as states slowly recover
Whether you’re preparing for a blackout or going camping, learn how to select the right generator to ensure reliable power when you need it most
Providers and their communities are moving into the recovery phase while some healthcare workers are still unaccounted for in North Carolina
Mayor Brandon Scott said the city is readying a team of call takers, dispatchers, support staff and a supervisor to deploy in a few hours
A patchwork of pilots and ground crews work to deliver relief to North Carolina communities cut off by the storm
Five workers were rescued in storm floodwaters that struck the small town of Erwin
Teams with cadaver dogs search through the storm debris in western North Carolina
Asheville and many surrounding mountain towns were built in valleys, leaving them especially vulnerable to devastating rain and flooding
Ballad Health CEO Alan Levine described the decision to move Unicoi County Hospital staff and patients to the roof amid rising floodwaters
Basic supplies arrive by airlift, truck and mule as at least 121 deaths are recorded
Following widespread flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, restoring communications for first responders and civilians is a high priority
Over 50 search and rescue teams are spread across several states as officials warn that the recovery will be lengthy
Approximately 17,000 people were evacuated earlier and several roads closed after a fire at the BioLab facility on Conyers sent smoke over the area
USAR task forces and fire department swiftwater teams conduct rescues in the wake of Hurricane Helene
The Category 4 hurricane struck Florida with maximum sustained winds estimated at 140 mph
Hurricane and flash flood warnings extended into several states prompting emergency declarations
Hurricane Helene is expected to bring storm conditions as far inland as Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana when it makes
Grab these flood barriers, absorbent socks and mats, sandbags and sump pumps to keep your property dry
Power outages can happen anytime. From flashlights to gas lanterns, discover versatile and reliable tools to keep your environment well-lit during emergencies.
An increase in natural disasters has compounded problems for first responders across Texas and other states
A landslide damaged houses in the city of Ketchikan and caused a mandatory evacuation
First responders faced several rescues from vehicles and homes as storm system hit states
