Natural Disaster
The Austin Firefighters Association launched a no-confidence vote over claims Chief Joel Baker delayed flood aid to Kerr County, allegations he denies as city leaders back him
With more than 160 people still missing after deadly Hill Country floods, Texas search teams face the emotional toll of recovering bodies while managing the mental strain of their work
Monsoon rains triggered flash flooding in Ruidoso, New Mexico, sweeping one house downstream and leaving at least three people missing as officials continue search efforts
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
From icy rivers to prolonged winter rescues, EMS teams must prepare for the harsh elements. Here’s how to stay warm, alert and effective in cold-weather emergencies.
Follow along as the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), and first responders from across the country put some robots through the paces to gauge whether the commercially available systems meet responders’ demanding operational need
Fire Chief Jaime Moore said he is focused on future improvements, not assigning blame, after acknowledging that the official after-action report downplayed leadership failures
Los Angeles Fire Commission President Genethia Hudley Hayes said a draft report had been sent to Mayor Karen Bass’ office for “refinements,” raising concerns about outside influence
Los Angeles Fire Chief Jaime Moore acknowledged that the department’s after-action report on the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire was edited to reduce criticism of LAFD leadership
Families of wildfire victims say trauma, illness and suicide followed the Palisades Fire, filing lawsuits that name Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and other agencies as responsible
Fueled by predicted 90 mph Santa Ana wind gusts, the Palisades and Eaton fires erupted hours apart on Jan. 7, 2025, burning 59 square miles, killing 31 people and destroying 16,246 structures
After-action reports one year after the Palisades and Eaton fires point to staffing, coordination and evacuation gaps, driving changes to improve future wildfire response
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