SENDAI, Japan (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Governments set targets to substantially reduce deaths and economic losses from disasters at a U.N. conference in Japan on Wednesday, but critics were ...

In past years Kaua'i has experienced devastating tropical cyclones, wildfires, flooding, high surf and wave events. In response, the County of Kaua'i has developed a framework to help Kauaʻi's ...

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.

Disasters and cybersecurity incidents are inevitable. The unprepared are hit the worst, and the consequences can range from massive monetary and reputational damages to outright business closure. A ...

Over the past decade, communities across the United States have faced a steady rise in severe weather events. Climate Central reports more than 193 major disasters during this period, resulting in ...

FEMA has unveiled the 2024 edition of its “Planning Considerations: Putting People First” guide, aimed at equipping emergency management professionals and community planners with tools and strategies ...

If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news, multimedia and more. An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of ...

When we hear the word “disaster” we often think of floods, droughts or earthquakes – events caused by nature. But what really turns these events into disasters is how prepared we are to deal with them ...

What would you do if everyday life was suddenly turned upside down? Thanks to recent Hollywood blockbusters, the increasing popularity of everyday survivalism and a climate of volatile, uncertain ...

The National Emergency Management Agency has commenced the process of developing a National Policy for Relief and Rehabilitation Intervention aimed at addressing coordination gaps in disaster response ...