Mental health professionals are bringing attention to a surge in psychological injuries, coinciding with an increase in ...

Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Ill.) aims to introduce legislation this fall that would establish an agency to investigate deadly ...

Walmart officially opened its security and disaster operations center, where meteorologists and other staff track potentially hazardous conditions across the U.S. and around the world, on Thursday.

As extreme weather events become more frequent and destructive, the importance of being prepared for emergencies has never ...

These compounding extremes aren’t just being felt by homeowners — they’re changing the financial calculus that underpins the ...

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More than a quarter of all homes in the U.S., representing $12.7 trillion in real estate value, are exposed to extreme ...

The Trump administration appears to be just getting started after a pledge to hire as many as 576 new employees.

American Cancer Society scientists highlight the importance of recognizing climate-related vulnerabilities and the need for drug supply chain transparency "Drug shortages following weather disasters ...

Officials recommend checking your supplies now and reviewing your family’s emergency plan. Pets, IDs, and power backups are part of the checklist, too. For resources, visit ready.gov or readypa.gov ...

Armstrong previously declared a statewide disaster for severe weather June 20-21 that spawned more than 20 tornadoes.