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 ...

All affiliated youth programs are required to create an emergency preparedness plan. The template below was created with University Emergency Management. You can use the template to complete the ...

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 ...

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 ...

In emergency management, that first punch can take many forms: a storm track that suddenly shifts, a cyberattack that cascades through systems we assumed were isolated, or a partner agency that ...

From Hurricanes Irma and Harvey to the California wildfires, there has been no shortage of extreme weather around the country. While difficult to handle under any circumstance, the more than 67,000 ...

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and RLE Technologies recently released a report on facility management perspectives on emergency preparedness and business continuity in North ...

Preparing for emergency situations can be overwhelming — but it’s also an important way to protect yourself and your family. When you know about the risks and hazards in your area, you can plan for ...

34% of employers didn't have an emergency preparedness plan before the pandemic, a recent survey by the Society for Human Resource Management reported. Businesses should be ready for any emergency ...

Wildfire “season” no longer exists. In years past, most U.S. wildfires occurred between June and August. Now, blazes are breaking out in early spring and lasting well into November. Rising ...

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.