Natural disasters are often unexpected and can cause considerable damage to properties. Recent wildfires have highlighted the importance of disaster preparedness both personally and professionally.

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 ...

The United States uses a whole-community approach to emergency management, known as the National Preparedness System, working toward the National Preparedness Goal (FEMA 2015): A secure and resilient ...

As hurricane season accelerates and extreme weather events grow in frequency and intensity, communities face a pivotal moment. For decades, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) served as the ...

Shifting Preparedness to State and Local Levels: The executive order emphasizes that state and local governments, rather than the federal government, should take the lead in national resilience ...

The catastrophic flash flooding in the Texas Hill Country over the July 4 holiday weekend is a somber reminder that the United States is one of the world's most disaster-prone countries. "In 2023 ...