In 2017, like much of Houston, Kashmere Gardens on the city’s northeast side, was drenched by extreme rainfall. 44% of the homes in the area were flooded. So in this community, resilience is more than ...

Emergency planning shouldn't be confined to just National Preparedness Month in September. It’s a rallying cry for every organization to take action year-round. Though it’s impossible to foresee ...

Imagine waking up for a normal day. Maybe you look at your phone and see an emergency alert. Or maybe you look outside and see smoke. A fire has broken out in your neighborhood and emergency ...

Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere—but knowing just a few simple skills can make all the difference. Boston College offers hands-on, easy-to-learn training opportunities that will help you feel ...

On May 11, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a news release on behalf of HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, announcing the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE ...

The University of Massachusetts Lowell Office of Life Safety & Emergency Management, in collaboration with FEMA, UMass Lowell EMS, UMass Lowell Police, and Lowell Fire Department & Emergency ...