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Disasters know no boundary lines. Floods, earthquakes, wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes, drought, conflict — they happen anywhere and everywhere on our planet. It’s why the University of Delaware’s ...

Extreme weather events like hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and tornadoes can be devastating. So how can you stay prepared? First, know the risk for your area and then create your family emergency plan ...

planning for fires, floods, terrorism, or other catastrophes. But disaster-response experts say making such plans doesn’t have to be hard. Among their suggestions: Find a model. Andrew S. Lang, a ...

From wildfires to earthquakes and even a tropical storm hitting the Coachella Valley, disasters can strike unexpectedly. I-Team investigator Jeff Stahl is digging deep into Emergency Operation Plans ...

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VDOT is encouraging residents to make sure they have plans in place that include all members of their family before disaster strikes. While hurricane season is officially underway in Virginia, ...

I have always been interested in how people make decisions under uncertainty—especially decisions about safety. But it was ...

A GAO report found that some military bases are still rebuilding parts of their facilities after natural disasters damaged ...

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