In the event of a wildfire, hurricane or other natural catastrophe, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security recommends that ...

In video viewed by The Wall Street Journal, newly appointed Director David Richardson says “clarifying the intent of the ...

When I lived in Florida, I had a neighbor named Ms. Carmen. She was in her late 70s, fiercely independent and lived alone ...

This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at how federal funding cuts and job losses could impact weather forecasting and ...

Palm Springs was continuing to implement its updated Emergency Operations Plan Friday, which added new disaster protocols for pets and service animals for the first time. The council adopted the plan ...

Key TakeawaysCreating a comprehensive family disaster plan with designated meeting points and communication strategies ...

The acting FEMA head was fired, a new one was appointed, and no firm disaster recovery plan is ready ahead of hurricane ...

The Indianapolis Housing Agency presented a 12-month action plan Monday. The initiative aims to better internal operations, ...

The Desert Hot Springs Planning Commission approved a plan that helps the city better prepare for natural disasters — and ...

Neither the California State Prison, Corcoran or the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility, had a robust flooding evacuation ...

From wildfires to earthquakes and even a tropical storm hitting the Coachella Valley, disasters can strike unexpectedly.