Stories Tagged as
Disaster preparedness
Big storms are coming. Are we ready?
Jun 1, 2022
Networking plays a huge part in how prepared – and funded – communities can be for disasters.
FEMA plans to double down on climate preparedness
Dec 10, 2021
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's new strategic plan focuses on helping communities adapt to the changing climate.
Disaster fatigue continues with the start of hurricane season
May 31, 2021
Hurricane preparedness had to factor in social distancing last year. What do plans for this year look like?
FEMA officials in the hot seat over disaster preparedness
by
Andy Uhler
Jun 12, 2019
The agency's acting chief and President Trump's nominee for the permanent job face questions as recovery from past disasters drags on.
A worldwide earthquake drill may spur more homeowners to buy insurance
by
Ben Bradford
Oct 18, 2018
Do not be alarmed if, a bit later on Thursday, you turn to see a bunch of co-workers peering out from under their desks. It’s not an alien invasion or a spontaneous game of hide-and-seek. Nearly 60 million people around the world are signed up to participate in a earthquake drill, the 2018 Great ShakeOut, […]
A worldwide earthquake drill may spur more homeowners to buy insurance
by
Ben Bradford
Oct 18, 2018
Do not be alarmed if, a bit later on Thursday, you turn to see a bunch of co-workers peering out from under their desks. It’s not an alien invasion or a spontaneous game of hide-and-seek. Nearly 60 million people around the world are signed up to participate in a earthquake drill, the 2018 Great ShakeOut, […]
Hurricane Florence is a big test for FEMA. Is it ready?
by
Justin Ho
Sep 11, 2018
Hurricane Florence is expected to hit several states along the Eastern Seaboard, including North and South Carolina, and Virginia, on Thursday. More than a million people have been ordered to evacuate. Federal agencies are scrambling to coordinate the relief supplies that are probably needed in the days ahead. This will be the Federal Emergency Management […]
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With ransomware attacks, it's not if, but when
by
Jon Gordon
, Stephanie Hughes
and Shaheen Ainpour
Apr 3, 2018
What should cities do to make sure they can still function even if they’re struck?
Housing is still an issue in Santa Rosa's recovery from wildfires
by
Kimberly Adams
, Paulina Velasco
and Katie Long
Dec 25, 2017
The city lost 5 percent of its housing stock, the mayor says, and was struggling with a shortage before the fire.
Are we spending enough on disaster preparation?
by
Sean McHenry
Sep 15, 2017
We spend a lot of money dealing with the disaster in front of us, but what about preparing for the next one?