Researchers make stunning discovery about how to prepare for natural disasters: 'We can reduce damage'

It revealed that early warning systems; precautionary measures such as building homes at higher elevations and using waterproof sealants on walls, doors, and windows; and improved emergency ... Read More

Storm prep: See what you need to be ready for a natural disaster

The Federal Emergency Management Agency offered these tips. More: Are you ready in case of a disaster? See these tips to help you prepare. An emergency kit should include the ... Read More

National Preparedness Month: TEMA shares ways to help Tennesseans prepare before severe weather events

In September 2024, Tennessee experienced one of the biggest disasters in the state’s history from Hurricane Helene. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) is encouraging residents ... Read More

Wake County officials share tips on how to create emergency kits for natural disasters

As part of National Preparedness Month, Wake County will distribute free emergency kits at select Wake County Public Libraries on Saturday, Sept. 27. If you want to find a checklist for your emergency ... Read More

Senate Democrats want to revive a NOAA database that tracked billion-dollar natural disasters

NOAA kept a database of disasters that exceeded $1 billion in damage since 1980, but the agency halted the project amid funding cuts by the Trump administration. Read More

Which natural disasters scare us the most — and can we ever truly feel prepared?

Tornadoes are officially the scariest natural disaster, according to new research. A survey of 2,500 Americans split evenly by U.S. region found that regardless of where they live, the threat of a ... Read More

The last week of August is historically a bad week for natural disasters in Charleston

Historically speaking, the last week of August has been a tough one for Charleston, at least so far as natural disasters go. Though sources vary in their detail and assessments, a survey of websites ... Read More