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.

January is a natural time to pause, reflect and plan ahead. As a community, it’s also when the city begins its annual budget ...

On any given day, a quick scan of headlines throughout the world reveals increasing turmoil, causing distress, uncertainty and fear among those living through any number of traumatic scenarios in real ...

After a 7.2 earthquake struck Calexico, Calif., FEMA, Cal EMA, and local officials inspect structures on June 13, 2010. (Adam DuBrowa/FEMA) Emergencies are chaotic. Why? Because human behavior is hard ...

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 ...

Having an emergency preparedness plan for you, your family, and anyone who lives in your home gives you peace of mind. Planning for emergencies gives you comfort. You can rest assured that if and when ...

How do I report an emergency? To report an emergency, call or text 911 and tell the dispatcher your location and your emergency. You can also report an emergency by using one of nearly 300 Emergency ...

According to the Nursing Facility Licensing Standards for the state of Louisiana, nursing facilities should have an emergency preparedness plan in place, ready to be executed. Nursing home ...

New law requires nursing homes to have their emergency plans approved each year by the state. All Louisiana nursing homes are required to maintain an emergency preparedness plan approved by the ...