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 ...
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.
September is National Preparedness Month and a perfect time to revisit your own preparedness and post-disaster plans. What if, out of the blue, you were confined to your home because the outside air ...
As wildfires, floods and other natural disasters pose threats across the region, the La Plata County Humane Society wants you to know that we have a detailed Pet Disaster Preparedness Plan to protect ...
The numbers are staggering, and they keep getting worse. The United States experienced 27 separate billion-dollar weather and ...
While staff and volunteers at Matthew 25 Ministries work to respond to disasters across the nation, they're encouraging ...
You may already have a plan in place in case of a natural disaster -- what you need, where you will go, who you will contact. If you have any pets, you may need to add a few extra steps to your ...
Every fall, FEMA reminds Americans to take stock of their emergency plans: September is National Preparedness Month, but the need for disaster readiness is year-round. Making sure we have enough water ...
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Maui’s kūpuna were among the most hard hit during the 2023 wildfires, with more than two-thirds of the 102 people killed in Lāhainā being over 60 years old. The fire brought forward ...
Just one-third of Americans have a disaster preparedness plan that includes their pet, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 dog or cat owners revealed half of Americans (52%) believe natural ...
The following article is written by W. Jan Allison, RN, CHSP, manager of accreditation and survey readiness, clinical services department, for Surgical Care Affiliates. It is imperative for ambulatory ...