November is No Time to Let Guard Down for Atlantic Hurricane Season
In less than 30 days, the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season will come to an end. And while many are still grappling with the devastating impacts of Hurricane Ian from August, others are breathing a sigh of relief. But should they? Data [...]
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Ends; Cyberthreats and Attacks Continue
October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, is quickly coming to an end, but concerns over malicious and (and often costly) cyberthreats certainly are not. A 2021 press release issued jointly by McAfee Enterprise and FireEye stated that cyberthreats have increased by [...]
Plan Today for a More Resilient Tomorrow: October is National Community Planning Month
Every year, FEMA (in conjunction with the National Planning Association) recognizes October as National Community Planning Month. Its purpose is to identify long-term, equitable solutions that reduce risk from natural hazards; in other words, to plan today to be more resilient [...]
National Fire Prevention Week: Six Tips for the Workplace
This week, October 9-15, 2022, is National Fire Prevention Week. And while the focus this year is on home fire escape plans, it is important to recognize that fires in the workplace can be just as dangerous, if not more [...]
Post-Disaster Collaboration: Crucial to Recovery
Hurricane Ian was a storm for the record books. It not only battered Puerto Rico and wreaked havoc across Florida but also struck the Carolinas over a matter of days. The storm claimed the lives of well over 100 [...]
FEMA’s 2022-2026 National Tribal Strategy Supports Emergency Preparedness and Response
Tribal governments, as expressed by the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), are important and unique members of the family of American governments. They provide multiple programs and services, including energy, education, workforce development, and emergency management. And all 574 sovereign tribal nations (i.e., tribes, [...]