#disaster-preparedness

#disaster-preparedness

Officials in Florida diverted crucial disaster preparedness and response resources to support the hasty construction of the so-called Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention jail by the Republican governor, Ron DeSantis.

The focus of the special legislative session, beginning on 21 July, shifted to disaster preparedness including legislation to "improve early warning systems" and "strengthen emergency communications."

New research indicates that the Concord Fault, capable of triggering a significant earthquake, is located a quarter mile west of its previously mapped position. This fault extends approximately 20 miles through Walnut Creek and Concord, with a newly identified stretch of nearly 4.5 miles in the Ygnacio Valley area. Reports from neighbors about broken water lines and shifting sidewalk edges helped researchers uncover this new information. Such findings may influence construction regulations and property values in proximity to the fault.

The death toll from the flooding in Texas has climbed to at least 120 people, including at least 36 children who had been campers at Camp Mystic.

I explained, the cop behind me laughed and said, 'Good thing you were fast - I heard your feet, but I couldn't get a bead on you.'

The 2025 hurricane season is upon us, and preparation is key—ensuring your tech is ready for emergencies can make all the difference when disaster strikes.

FEMA boss David Richardson's surprise over the hurricane season illustrates a concerning lack of awareness as the agency prepares for potential disasters.

Hurricane parties bring neighbors together, creating a sense of community amidst the chaos, where shared meals and camaraderie make enduring the storm more bearable.

Rep. Sam Liccardo warns the cuts to FEMA's $50M BRIC grant threaten disaster preparedness efforts in Pacifica, especially in addressing coastal erosion and protecting the aging seawall.

The Trump administration canceled billions of dollars of grants essential for small towns to prepare for extreme weather, leaving them vulnerable to floods and wildfires.

Earthquakes cause buildings to stretch, compress or shear, leading to potential collapses. While rock and brick can handle compression, they fail under stretch and shear forces.

Smartphones have essentially all but replaced other methods of communication, but there are times when having access to a ham radio could be a lifesaver -- especially during disasters.

It was this high. Six years have already passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake. We can make preparations here and now.

"Angelenos aren't strangers to disaster. And when disaster hits, our fundamental needs come into sharper focus - among them, what our next meal is and where it's coming from."

"It's challenge after challenge. The roof has definitely been leaking and needs fixing, and it's more expensive than we're able to manage," Preller told HPR.