Disaster Management
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鈥檚 development tells the story of resilience, adaptation and innovation in emergency management
鈥淲e can鈥檛 plan for everything, but with the right people, policies, training, and supervision in place we can best handle whatever may come our way鈥�
First responders used watercraft to rescue and evacuate residents in Oakdale
100,000 visitors are expected to arrive in McCurtain County to watch the eclipse in April
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A $2 million grant awarded is helping to launch a program in Cambria County that will use airborne drones to bring drugs and other medical supplies to rescue scenes and help emergency responders save more lives
Tornadoes tore through several central U.S. states, flattening homes and trailers in an RV park and killing at least three people in Ohio
Conquer stressful calls, identify treatment challenges and pitfalls, and use technology to its best potential to save lives this summer and beyond
Storm system soaked the state a led to a state of emergency declaration for the southern coast
A second storm system moved into the state causing flooding, power outages and evacuations
The red flags and steps to take to make the scene safer for yourself, other responders and the patients
Rainfall first hit Los Angeles and then moved south, trapping people in homes and vehicles
Two adults and a teenager were found outside the car, believed to be electrocuted, during the Portland storm
Kansas City first responders received nearly 70 calls for hypothermia-related issues
A Niles man lost control of his snowmobile causing it to roll over on him
Heavy rain, flooding led to 27 water rescues in Delaware County
First responders, residents of San Luis Obispo County faced flooding as high surf pounded the coast
Thousands from Virginia through New England lost power as heavy rain fell
Four adults and two children were killed in severe storms that hit in Montgomery County and north of Nashville
The body of an 11-year-old girl was recovered from the debris in Wrangell
Rescue crews found the body of a girl in an initial search and late Tuesday the bodies of two adults were found by a drone operator
Rescuers in Chaffee County were sent to rescue an ill-prepared hiker trapped by a snowstorm
Marin County officials make significant changes to Office of Emergency Services
Several patients experiencing headaches and dizziness at a North Whitehall childcare center were transported to area hospitals
Beaufort EMS personnel had to move on foot during Tropical Storm Ophelia to reach a woman in labor
The Aug. 8 wildfire killed at least 97 people and destroyed at least 2,000 structures, mostly homes, in Lahaina
Approximately $25,000 has been budgeted to give vehicle training to first responders
The emergency physicians who resuscitated Damar Hamlin share their insights into SCA and CPR training
A month after the devastating fire residents of Lahaina and Kula still cannot drink from the water system
At least 300 people in Leominster were evacuated as officials faced flooding, building collapses
Officials in Leominster said residents near a dam should 鈥渋mmediately evacuate鈥� as a precaution
The test will run Oct. 4 at 2:20 p.m. ET to TVs, radios and cell phones
Lessons learned from past storms and preparations for Hurricane Hilary played a part in having zero fatalities
