Hazard mitigation planning reduces the loss of life and property by minimizing the impact of disasters. Mitigation plans are key to breaking the cycle of disaster damage and reconstruction. The ...

OSHA’s requirements under the general duty clause state that “each employer shall furnish to each of its employees employment free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death ...

Hazard mitigation has often been one of the more neglected components of emergency management in the higher education setting. Colleges and universities spend a lot of their time, and rightfully so, ...

Apply hazard analysis and effective communication to lessen the impact of hazard events on communities. Photo by Jose Fredy Cruz Centeno. Add geophysical and social aspects to your hazard mitigation ...

Controlling the utilities at incident scenes should always be a priority. There’s a lot more to securing utilities than just going around the building turning off switches and closing valves. Just ...

Headline: Red Flag Warning from THU 1:00 PM CDT until THU 9:00 PM CDT Bulletin: ...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Forecast Thursday... .Dry conditions with RH values dropping to around 10% and winds ...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Wednesday opened applications for a major resilience grant program that the agency canceled last year, less than three weeks after a federal judge ordered ...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly integrating into aviation training and safety, from AI-generated audio tools that enhance pilot study to advanced turbulence detection and upgraded NOTAM systems.

Erie County recently received a Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant to update its Hazard Mitigation Plan. This update is required by FEMA every five years to remain eligible for funding for projects, ...

CASS & HARRISON COUNTIES- Southwest Iowa Planning Council is currently working with Cass and Harrison County officials to update their Hazard Mitigation Plans. These plans are necessary for grant assi ...