Which came first, the classroom or the disaster? It doesn’t matter. They are interwoven and interdependent in a constant cycle of learning, executing, and learning more. Wash. Rinse. Repeat. I reached ...

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, the U.S. enters another dangerous season with a fractured national emergency response system. Katrina showed what happens when truth and trusted communication are ...

Chad Beam provides the ins and outs of the implementation of GIS, advanced communication systems and predictive modeling to ensure that staffing, to whatever extent, is utilized most effectively. A ...

The phrase “Communication is key” might seem cliche, but when a crisis hits, coordinated communication is vital. Oklahoma State University (OSU) has seen its fair share of tragedy, from a plane crash ...

I’ve been a paramedic and firefighter for more than 30 years, and I’ve seen firsthand how reliable communications impact response times and critical care. Now amid Florida’s hurricane season, ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester community celebrated the first graduating class of the Deaf Community Emergency Responder Training Program, or CERT. This program provided crucial training for the deaf ...

Communicate with employees. Employers should communicate their disaster plans to all employees before, during, and after a disaster event to clarify expectations and ensure everyone understands their ...

There is so much to think about in the hours, days, and weeks after a disaster. Whether you’re seeking shelter, wondering how to clean up safely, or looking for financial help, there are an ...

Simon Manda does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Texas lawmakers are meeting Wednesday morning to examine the state's response to the recent July 4 flash flooding. The joint House and Senate committees will also assess broader disaster preparedness ...

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, the U.S. enters another dangerous season with a fractured national emergency response system. Katrina showed what happens when truth and trusted communication are ...