Natural Disaster
Fire departments must look beyond local risks and build systems capable of anticipating threats and mobilizing resources nationwide
Oregon firefighters are battling more than 1 million acres of active wildfires as flames threaten communities
Firefighters worked to keep a lightning-caused wildfire from reaching Sisters as gusty winds drove flames across central Oregon
Flash flooding swept across central Texas, killing two people and forcing more than 200 water rescues as more heavy rain threatened the region
With drought, extreme heat and firefighter fatalities, wildfire managers are strategically moving crews, aircraft and equipment to areas most at risk
Emergency crews rescued hundreds of people from floodwaters, rooftops and stranded vehicles as heavy rain swept through and forced evacuations
Rescuers continue searching collapsed buildings as thousands remain displaced and officials shift from rescue operations to long-term recovery efforts
At least 1,450 people have died, more than 3,100 have been injured and hundreds of aftershocks continue to hamper search-and-rescue efforts as international teams work to find survivors
A day after three firefighters were killed in a burnover, hot, dry and windy conditions continued fueling dangerous wildfire growth across the West
Strong winds pushed a fast-moving wildfire into a Spokane-area neighborhood, drawing a multiagency response from Washington and Idaho firefighters
Building on lessons learned from major earthquakes, the CERT program has grown into a nationwide network of more than 600,000 trained volunteers
The Sandy Fire sent smoke over Simi Valley as crews raced calmer winds to protect homes and hold the flames back
The kindness exhibited by Grace — who lost everything in Hurricane Katrina — changed the way I understand compassion forever
Fire crews battled large wildfires in Broward and Miami-Dade counties as smoke reduced visibility, forced road closures
The review includes stricter thresholds for federal disaster declarations, direct state payments within 30 days and one-time survivor aid in place of long-term housing support
Extreme weather events prompt a fresh look at the roles of firefighters in preparation, response, mitigation and recovery
From gathering necessities to understanding the hazards once the winds have ceased, these seven steps will ensure your community is prepared for a major storm
Disaster preparation for a flood includes gathering necessities, relying on local media sources and being aware of the dangers rising waters bring
The Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County was only 7% contained Sunday as officials warned that wind could drive new evacuations
A new study found wildfire-friendly weather now lasts longer, with fires increasingly burning later into the night and earlier in the day as hotter, drier conditions extend the danger
Fast-moving, drought-fueled fires in Georgia and Florida have destroyed more than 50 homes and displaced hundreds
The Texas Emergency Management Academy’s fifth cohort put eight months of training to the test in a realistic disaster simulation
Donated by Google and YouTube, the new fleet will help LAFD and Arcadia firefighters reach injured or stranded people faster in rough terrain, traffic and crowds
Internal emails show LAFD deferred to Mayor Karen Bass as the city released its after-action report amid criticism over the earlier fire
Veteran fire officials told a Senate hearing the Palisades blaze was a predictable result of failures in local decision-making, not a failure of firefighters
FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund should cover near-term storm response even if a partial government shutdown begins at midnight on Jan. 30
As questions swirl over the Palisades fire response, the LAFD Foundation acknowledges using donor money to hire a Hollywood PR firm to shape public messaging
The executive order pushes FEMA and the Small Business Administration to preempt state and local permitting and let builders self-certify standards
Local ranchers serving as liaisons helped incoming fire crews navigate terrain and resources during large fires like the Cottonwood Peak Fire
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