The Board of Supervisors also discussed emergency preparedness training and plans by NextEra to work with local fire departments, EMS units, and other emergency first responders on safety protocols fo ...

Life can change in a matter of moments. As my mother always says: “An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin may also have been known to utter the phrase once or ...

When tornado sirens become frequent and sudden storms appear out of thin air, it becomes apparent there is a need for a disaster preparedness plan for farmers and large animal owners alike. What ...

It’s Hurricane Preparedness Week here on CBS 12 News. Each day this week the CBS 12 StormTrac Weather Team will cover ways you can prepare your home and family ...

In emergency management, that first punch can take many forms: a storm track that suddenly shifts, a cyberattack that cascades through systems we assumed were isolated, or a partner agency that ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Maui’s kūpuna were among the most hard hit during the 2023 wildfires, with more than two-thirds of the 102 people killed in Lāhainā being over 60 years old. The fire brought forward ...

Hundreds of people attended a disaster preparedness expo Saturday as hurricane season approaches.

HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — Houston County officials are working to update their disaster preparedness plan, aiming to better protect the community from future natural disasters. The pre-disaster mitigation ...

Just one-third of Americans have a disaster preparedness plan that includes their pet, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 dog or cat owners revealed half of Americans (52%) believe natural ...

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.