September is National Preparedness Month — time to honestly assess your readiness for hurricanes, wildfires, floods and other emergencies. The president recently urged Americans to “set aside savings ...

National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. This month, the Office of Resiliency will provide resources for ...

(This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.) Over 130 people attended a hurricane preparedness exposition, hosted by Flagler Volunteer Services, Inc., to learn about ...

WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - Talks about Tropical Storm Erin are a reminder for people across the Cape Fear region to think about disaster preparedness, especially in the middle of hurricane season.

SPONSORED – FEMA disaster expert Cheryl Nelson shares critical preparedness strategies. Nelson, a meteorologist and instructor at the FEMA National Disaster Preparedness Training Center, will discuss ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- September is National Preparedness Month, and Wake County officials are urging people to take proactive steps now to be ready in case disaster strikes. Emergency management ...

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.

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Danielle Nance and Kindra Haymaker join Coast Live with adoptable dog Jessica Jones to discuss disaster preparedness plans for Hurricane Season, and how to properly plan for your ...

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The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina revealed significant deficiencies in public preparedness, unclear state guidance, and a shortage of pet-friendly emergency shelters, escalating the risks associated ...

SPONSORED – FEMA disaster expert Cheryl Nelson shares critical preparedness strategies. Nelson, a meteorologist and instructor at the FEMA National Disaster Preparedness Training Center, will discuss ...