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MACON, Ga. — Ahead of a hurricane, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has a clear shopping list to make sure you and your families have what they need when the storm strikes. They have the “Basic ...

When disaster strikes, you want to be ready. Emergency experts recommend having supplies to last several days on your own, since help might not arrive immediately after a major event. A well-stocked ...

Natural disasters are on the rise in the United States, and it’s important to be prepared. Read on to learn how to build a comprehensive emergency kit, create an effective disaster plan, and stay ...

FEMA has released it’s 2025 National Preparedness Month toolkit. The toolkit is designed with preparedness messages and graphics anyone can use on their social media, in emails, newsletters and beyond ...

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - Families packed Veterans Park for the city’s “Be Ready Bash.” National Preparedness Month is celebrated in September each year, a time to raise awareness in the community about ...

Secretary Noem has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) returned nearly $3.5 billion of taxpayer dollars back into American communities, empowering state and local leaders to ...

After Hurricane Katrina, Congress passed a law to strengthen the nation’s disaster response. FEMA employees say the Trump administration has reversed that progress. By Maxine Joselow Reporting from ...