The United States faces ongoing risks from future public health threats, such as infectious diseases; extreme weather events; and biological, chemical, nuclear, and radiological events.

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MORE INFORMATION A public information officer interfaces with the public, media and other jurisdictions with incident related information needs. A Joint Information Center is where PIOs come together ...

In nearly every recounting of a survival experience, there is a single moment that turns everyday outdoor recreation — a casual fishing trip, mountain bike ride, or weekend camping getaway — into a ...

Extreme weather is inevitable. It can occur at any time and impacts different parts of the country in different ways, as some areas experience hurricanes or tornadoes while others deal with wildfires ...

Through the 12 Months, 12 Steps initiative, Brown County Public Health is working to encourage families and individuals to build an at-home emergency preparedness kit.

Despite the regulatory requirements placed on safety training and emergency preparedness in the workplace, many employers still fall short of setting their workers up for success. Providing staff with ...

H.778 aims to target the state’s “high-hazard potential” dams, or those that would likely endanger human life if they were to fail. Of the roughly 1,000 dams in the state, there are 74 dams that fall ...

Proactive planning doesn’t always need to be elaborate to be effective. One of the most practical, scalable tools communities can adopt is the emergency supply trailer.

February 28th marks 25 years since the Nisqually Earthquake rattled Western Washington.