This hurricane season marks 20 years since Katrina made landfall—its devastation stretching far beyond the flooded streets of New Orleans. It was a disaster that permanently changed communities, ...

The 2026 Disaster Response Guide is officially underway, and we’re now opening a Call for Insights and Experts.

Having to meet an increased demand for care during a wildfire crisis requires having a plan in place to protect all patients, but especially those with known respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, ...

As hurricane season accelerates and extreme weather events grow in frequency and intensity, communities face a pivotal moment. For decades, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) served as the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

The recent flooding disaster in Texas is highlighting the need for Indiana’s search and rescue units to enhance their team efforts so they can provide a better coordinated response to future emergency ...

As the reach and intensity of extreme weather events increase, communities that were once considered relatively safe are finding themselves on the front lines of catastrophe. Over the past six months, ...

The United States military plays a critical role in supporting civilian authorities during times of crisis, providing essential assistance and resources to affected communities. Defense Support to ...

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Flood of 1985 caused catastrophic damage across Southwest Virginia, washing out bridges, roads and neighborhoods. Nearly 40 years later, Roanoke County officials are ...

A survey of some local elected leaders yields a mix of lesson learned and challenges to be overcome heading into 2026, one ...