Although nine in 10 Americans believe it’s important to be prepared for the worst in the event of a natural disaster — less than half actually have a preparedness plan in place, according to a new ...

INGRAM, TEXAS - JULY 12: A pick up truck drives over a flooded bridge on the bank of the Guadalupe River during a search and recovery mission. The floodwaters came fast, but the failures in disaster ...

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.

On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina invaded the Gulf Coast, with New Orleans at the center of the storm. Not long after, the city was 80% underwater. There was a mandatory evacuation, and everyone - ...

I have always been interested in how people make decisions under uncertainty—especially decisions about safety. But it was ...

When I lived in Florida, I had a neighbor named Ms. Carmen. She was in her late 70s, fiercely independent and lived alone with her two dogs and one cat, which were her closest companions. Each ...

From wildfires to earthquakes and even a tropical storm hitting the Coachella Valley, disasters can strike unexpectedly. I-Team investigator Jeff Stahl is digging deep into Emergency Operation Plans ...

In today’s rapidly changing environment, hospitals face an increasing number of risks, from natural disasters like Hurricane Beryl in Texas to Change Healthcare’s ransomware attack earlier this year.

Extreme weather events like hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and tornadoes can be devastating. So how can you stay prepared? First, know the risk for your area and then create your family emergency plan ...

Despite the rise of natural disasters in the United States, one in four companies still are not prepared to protect their employees in a crisis, according to a survey by Fusion Risk Management.

A GAO report found that some military bases are still rebuilding parts of their facilities after natural disasters damaged ...

A committee of state lawmakers will meet Thursday in the area hit hardest by the Hill Country floods to search for solutions to prevent future weather tragedies. Among the items already on the table ...