Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — State emergency officials are urging Missourians to take earthquake preparedness seriously as the state marks ...

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.

We’re in the thick of strategic planning season—a time of big binders, slide decks, and multi-day meetings designed to map out the future. But when the unexpected hits, how much of that work actually ...

Residents, schools, businesses, and government agencies across the U.S. Virgin Islands are urged to take part in Caribe Wave 2026 on Thursday. The regional tsunami exercise is designed to test warning ...

Extreme weather events like hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and tornadoes can be devastating. So how can you stay prepared? First, know the risk for your area and then create your family emergency plan ...

Three major academic institutions in this city will participate in the quarterly National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill on ...

The Vintner's Collective building in downtown Napa, Calif., was severely damaged by a 6.0 magnitude earthquake in 2014. (Eilis Maynard/FEMA) Even if you have renters insurance or homeowners insurance, ...

As concerns grow over the likelihood of a devastating ‘megaquake’, the Japanese government has announced an update to its earthquake preparedness plan. The revision comes after new estimates warned of ...

Every fall, FEMA reminds Americans to take stock of their emergency plans: September is National Preparedness Month, but the need for disaster readiness is year-round. Making sure we have enough water ...

In April 2012, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle was found on Graham Island in the Haida Gwaii archipelago off the coast of British Columbia. It belonged to Ikuo Yokoyama, a survivor of the earthquake and ...