You never know when disaster can strike. Inclement weather, natural disasters, and many other emergency situations may require the need to rapidly react to unexpected circumstances. The more prepared ...

Life can change in a matter of moments. As my mother always says: “An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin may also have been known to utter the phrase once or ...

When tornado sirens become frequent and sudden storms appear out of thin air, it becomes apparent there is a need for a disaster preparedness plan for farmers and large animal owners alike. What ...

New Port Richey, Florida -- As part of National Public Health Week, Tuesday's theme Don't Panic and Plan Ahead brought agencies together to share disaster preparedness tips in their communities so ...

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – National Preparedness Month serves as a reminder to make a plan so you and your family know what to do in the event of an emergency ...

Get Your Family Ready and Safe. When a disaster strikes or a crisis breaks out, your first thoughts are often of family – especially your little ones. That’s why Save the Children launched Get Ready.

It’s Hurricane Preparedness Week here on CBS 12 News. Each day this week the CBS 12 StormTrac Weather Team will cover ways you can prepare your home and family for the upcoming season. Monday's topic ...

Purdue University has incorporated major emergency planning programs into its Integrated Emergency Management Plan (IEMP). The plan considers all phases of emergency management operations in order to ...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO) from Tucson, Ariz., rescue two adults and a dog from the Cape Fear waterway while on a Search and Rescue (SAR) Mission which ...

Each year the International Code Council designates May as Building Safety Month. It is an annual opportunity to review and understand the role building codes have in keeping us safe. These Codes ...

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.