Coronavirus Continues Global Spread
As the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to spread throughout the world, public health experts fear it is almost too late to prevent a pandemic.
Disaster
Earthquake Awareness Month: Preparing for the Unpredictable
February is earthquake awareness month. Given their unpredictable nature it is important to understand how and where they happen, and how to prepare for a seismic event.
Wildfire and utility experts request government support in wildfire prevention
Utilities presented the U.S House of Representatives energy and climate change committees with findings on wildfire prevention.
Emergency Managers Address DHS Grants and the Preparedness Needs of their Communities
This IEM blog is a summary of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security’s Emergency Preparedness Response and Recovery Subcommittee Hearing on “UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF DHS PREPAREDNESS GRANTS: PERSPECTIVES FROM THE FIELD” that took place on Thursday, January 9, 2020.
