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National Preparedness Month 2026: Helping Organizations in Puerto Rico Plan for the Unexpected

As organizations across Puerto Rico and the Caribbean continue to face increasing environmental and operational challenges, preparedness remains a critical component of long-term r...

The Best Hurricane Preparedness Supplies and Strategies

When Knowledge Travels: Translating Climate Awareness Into Action 

A global partnership between the Columbia Climate School and UNICEF leaders is building climate knowledge and capacity to protect more than a billion children worldwide.

Legislation would strengthen preparedness for natural hazards

Recently introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation would strengthen preparedness for hurricanes, flooding, wildfires, and other natural hazards. Natural disasters caused an e...

Center for Disaster Philanthropy Board Elects Alandra Washington As Newest Director

Dr. Washington joins a board committed to supporting equitable long-term recovery of communities affected by disasters and humanitarian crises worldwide. WASHINGTON, July 22, 2026...

Emergency List Offers Free Tips for National Preparedness Month

Emergency List is sharing free online resources and practical preparation tips during National Preparedness Month, helping more Americans create a disaster plan. The post Emergency...

Volcano Watch: September is National Preparedness Month

The past year in Hawai‘i has shown disasters such as hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and more can happen with little or no warning; steps you take to prepare for any em...

National preparedness is important

In Seventh Year, NCITE Adds Projects on CBRN Deterrence, AI Vulnerabilities at Large Venues, and More

NCITE launches its 2026-2027 research year with 17 projects and five new consortium universities tackling various emerging homeland security threats.

Former State Civil Defense Official dives into specifics of planning for a disaster

State and County emergency agencies are getting ready for Tropical Storm Lala.

Prevention or acceptance of disaster?

We live in a world where every day there is at least one thing to lose sleep over: “Biblical” natural disasters, fires or floods, femicides, and threats to public health (like the...

Craig Fugate and Amna Nawaz discuss climate change and disaster response on 'Settle In'

Craig Fugate led the Federal Emergency Management Agency during the Obama administration through record-breaking disaster years. On our PBS News podcast, "Settle In," Amna Nawaz sp...

How to be prepared for disasters

Alex de Sherbinin Named Director of New Earth Institute Hub

The new initiative at Columbia Climate School is designed to strengthen university-wide collaboration on issues spanning climate, Earth, society and sustainability.

The Patterson Foundation Supports Venezuela Earthquake Recovery With $250,000 Gift to Center for Disaster Philanthropy

The contribution will strengthen medium- and long-term recovery efforts for communities impacted by Venezuela's twin earthquakes SARASOTA, Fla., July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --...

Accounting for Compounding Climate Events in Emergency Management

Climate researchers Marco Tedesco and David Sathuluri reflect on how a single week of heat, smoke and flooding exposed the vulnerability of NYC.

Years of disaster drills kept Israeli hospitals running - until Oct. 7 exposed the gaps

The findings of an Israeli study offer practical lessons that could help hospitals worldwide prepare for prolonged armed conflicts and other large-scale emergencies.

As Natural Disasters Expand, a Disaster-Tracking App Is Booming

Known for tracking California wildfires, Watch Duty is moving beyond that mission. Millions of people are turning to it for help.

CDF Munir underscores disaster preparedness, inter-agency coordination amid floods, monsoon season

Reviews disaster response arrangements, assures full military support to civil authorities

Public Protection, Disaster Relief Network Pilot From Oct, Deployment By 2027: MHA Official

NEW DELHI : The government will start field trials for a Public Protection and Disaster Relief (PPDR) network in disaster-prone areas starting October, following the finalisation o...

As disasters mount, more Americans rethink emergency preparedness — but many still remain unready

The wake-up call: Why more people are starting to prepare Across the United States, a subtle but measurable shift is underway. More Americans are beginning to think about contingen...

Better Data, Better Maps: Supporting Ebola Response in Eastern Congo

An effective Ebola response depends on knowing not only where cases are being reported, but also where people live, where health facilities are located and which health areas are r...

Disasters don’t plan, but you can

Last year, it was Wheeling and Fairmont; this year, Weston and Buckhannon. You don’t have to look as far away as Nepal and Tibet to see how gushing water and flooding can devastate...

WHO and Peking University strengthen collaboration to advance health emergency preparedness

The World Health Organization (WHO) and Peking University have entered into a two-year project collaboration agreement to strengthen global health emergency preparedness through re...