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.

Rescue personnel navigate flooded streets in the family housing section of Naval Support Activity Mid-South on May 1, 2010, during major flooding after heavy rains breeched nearby protective levees.

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 ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — American Red Cross urges people to prepare their homes and families now for more extreme weather events and natural disasters in light of September being National Disaster ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – September is National Preparedness Month. The nationwide observance is designed to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies. In a ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The City and County of Honolulu updated the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2025, which was recently approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The plan helps the city ...

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 ...