Local councils across Hawke's Bay voted to overhaul the region's emergency management system in favour of a new strategy after several reports damned the official response to Cyclone Gabrielle.

With the flames largely extinguished, governments throughout Los Angeles are adapting to the new reality with a host of policies and programs to address the current crisis while hopefully preparing ...

Governors lead in the response to every natural disaster, but what FEMA does is give us more resources," Beshear said.

Amid a few fire-scorched weeks in Southern California, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors will hear a presentation Tuesday on the county's emergency preparedness and response efforts.

The LA wildfires stand as a reminder that evacuating fast in the face of a disaster isn’t easy, even when you think you’re ...

Donald Trump established a council to review FEMA’s response to recent disasters such as Hurricane Helene and the California ...

The Pleasanton City Council received several updates regarding the city's emergency preparedness last week in response to the ...

From tech upgrades to regular training, it’s time for school districts to bring emergency planning up-to-date.

Maui's MEMA issued a report detailing strengths and areas for improvement in wildfire response, with plans for new hires and ...

ANDREW VLIET / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER / FEB. 7 Aerial view of a residential neighborhood in February shows progress with removal of debris from the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire that destroyed much ...

WAS the highly anticipated meeting of volunteers who are willing to take part in the Clallam County Emergence Management Animal Disaster Planning Committee. Once finalized, it will become part of the ...

Barnesville Exempted Village School District is enhancing its emergency preparedness and improving the district’s safety plan ...