What's changed isn’t just the frequency of crises, but the speed at which they escalate and how quickly reputations can be reshaped—for better or worse.
Mental preparedness is not just for athletes—it is a crucial skill for everyone. Jason Hunziker, MD, division chief of adult psychiatry at Huntsman Mental Health Institute, unpacks techniques like ...
The United States faces ongoing risks from future public health threats, such as infectious diseases; extreme weather events; and biological, chemical, nuclear, and radiological events.
VIRGINIA, USA — As winter weather moves through Hampton Roads, emergency officials say preparation can make a big difference, especially if road conditions worsen or power outages occur. A simple ...
A review of the last couple of decades of the federal government’s approach to developing more disaster-resilient communities yielded the stark affirmation that those efforts have failed because of a ...
Despite the regulatory requirements placed on safety training and emergency preparedness in the workplace, many employers still fall short of setting their workers up for success. Providing staff with ...
A resident stops by a FEMA booth to gather information about hurricane preparedness May 31, 2018, at the Mayagüez Mall in Puerto Rico. (Michael Medina Latorre/FEMA) The first goal of the Federal ...
Hurricane Katrina and other disasters have given us a series of emergency preparedness wake-up calls. Do we pay attention now or continue to hit the snooze button? Let’s look at the most important ...