When extreme weather strikes, the preparations of emergency planners can have life-or-death consequences. In July 2025, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Caution sign at a river during flood - Robert Buchel/Getty Images Government agencies often use a tiered alert system to keep ...

Necessity is often said to be the mother of invention. Vermont engineer and hydrologist Stephen Farrington is proving that disaster can also be the impetus for creative problem-solving. Vermont news ...

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation announced Thursday the opening of the sixth round of the Community Flood Preparedness Fund. Communities across the commonwealth are invited to ...

The Central Water Commission (CWC), which functions under the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga ...

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — St. Johns County is urging residents to prepare for potential flooding by downloading the Flood Smart Brochure, which provides essential information on flood risks and safety ...

Free CERT training begins Feb. 19 in Detroit, teaching residents disaster response, first aid, and emergency preparedness ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is opening the sixth round of the Community Flood Preparedness Fund, the DCR announced. Virginians are invited to ...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — Growing up in Frankfort, the idea of public service came naturally to Gabriel and Braden Kalla. "We grew up in a family of public servants. Both of our parents were local ...

In "Oregon Ready," KLCC host Love Cross embarks on her own journey to become "2 Weeks Ready," inspired by the Pledge to Prepare program from EWEB. Join in and follow her as she shares progress updates ...