A hybrid federal-state partnership could yield more efficient and effective disaster governance without sacrificing equity ...

Nearmap conducts rapid aerial imagery captures across the United States following natural disasters, often flying more than 40 missions per year. In 2024 alone, the company captured over 57,000 square ...

Intelligent drones and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are rapidly evolving from experimental prototypes into essential infrastructure across disaster response, health care delivery, agriculture, ...

Hurricane Harvey survivor Pablo Garcia receives disaster assistance at his front door from Liana Bates-Hall, FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) Crew Lead, and Lauren Cutler, right, FEMA Corps DSA ...

First responders did their jobs. Now city leadership must do more to prepare for the next crisis.

Emergency management is one of the most consequential functions in state government, yet in most states it is not positioned ...

Since taking office, President Trump has called for the elimination of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, suggesting it could be dismantled as soon as December. Lately, his team has backed away ...

A March 18 Trump administration executive order directs that the Federal Emergency Management Agency shift more responsibility for U.S. disaster emergency response and rebuilding to states and ...

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, local response was critical to clearing roads and activating rescues in Southwest Virginia ...

People across the country and the world are reflecting on former President Jimmy Carter and his life, which was full of achievements. He died at the age of 100 at his longtime home in Plains, Georgia.

There is so much to think about in the hours, days, and weeks after a disaster. Whether you’re seeking shelter, wondering how to clean up safely, or looking for financial help, there are an ...