Hurricane Idalia: Preparedness tips, resources to help keep your family safe Tuesday, August 29 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Hurricane Idalia is taking aim at Florida where it's forecast to make landfall Wednesday morning.Officials are urging Floridians to make preparations on Tuesday.Here are tips and resources from the Federal Emergency Management Agency:Be aware of the latest weather forecast. Make sure you... Read More.
Tornado destruction highlights low-income disaster preparedness challenges Tuesday, March 28 by ABC News(ROLLING FORK, Miss.) -- The South was devastated by tornadoes last weekend – destroying homes, shattering families and leaving thousands to pick up the pieces of what they’ve lost. More than 20 people have died in connection with the storms, according to authorities.Residents in Rolling... Read More.
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency celebrates National Preparedness Month Tuesday, September 6 by Louise BennettHarrisburg - The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency is marking the month of September as National Preparedness Month by encouraging citizens and families to take steps of being prepared for emergencies.PEMA Director Randy Padfield says Pennsylvania experiences a higher risk of flooding in September due... Read More.
WHO monkeypox expert details challenges, next steps in emergency preparedness Friday, August 19 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The monkeypox outbreak continues to grow globally with over 14,000 cases in the U.S. alone, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Dr. Rosamund Lewis, the World Health Organization's Technical Lead for the monkeypox outbreak, spoke with "ABC News... Read More.
Capitol Police inspector general testifies on preparedness for Jan. 6 riot Thursday, April 15 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- After writing a scathing report on Capitol Police preparedness for the Jan. 6 riot, Capitol Police Inspector General Michael Bolton is testifying Thursday before the House Administration Committee."Our objective for this review is to determine the department established adequate measures for ensuring... Read More.
Inspector general blasts Capitol Police preparedness for Jan. 6 riot Wednesday, April 14 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Capitol police were ill-prepared for the events on Jan. 6, had faulty equipment and did not share intelligence, says a report by the Capitol Police Department inspector general reviewed by ABC News.Intelligence leading up to that date -- when a riot at... Read More.
Pennsylvanians urged to “Resolve To Be Ready” for emergencies in 2021 Friday, January 1 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA – As Pennsylvanians’ attention turns to a fresh start in the new year, PA Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Randy Padfield and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine are urging citizens to “Resolve to be Ready” in 2021 by creating family emergency plans... Read More.
