When we talk about disasters, we often default to the language of nature. We describe storms as "unprecedented," floods as ...

Sri Lanka has confronted one of the most destructive natural disasters in its recorded history. In late November 2025, ...

The Courier Journal looked closely at the string of natural disasters that hit Kentucky in 2025 and what's being done to ...

Delays, the groups say, are jeopardizing emergency response and homeland security capabilities, putting “critical infrastructure” at risk. “This comes during a time when nation-state actors, domestic ...

There is so much to think about in the hours, days, and weeks after a disaster. Whether you’re seeking shelter, wondering how to clean up safely, or looking for financial help, there are an ...

Drawing on lessons from recent blazes, a state commission has released a series of recommendations to protect older adults.

Every year, many of us go in for a routine physical. Not because anything feels wrong, but because it is useful to know what ...

Disaster and emergency management is an interdisciplinary field that encompasses the phases of prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery in order to protect lives, property, and ...

Most of the U.S. adults who have experienced major flooding in the past five years think climate change was at least a partial cause, according to polling conducted earlier this year, before the ...

Taiwanese troops help clear away debris after flooding caused by Typhoon Ragasa in Hualien County, Taiwan, Sep. 25, 2025. Credit: Official Photo by Lin Yen Ting / Office of the President, ROC (Taiwan) ...

Since taking office, President Trump has called for the elimination of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, suggesting it could be dismantled as soon as December. Lately, his team has backed away ...