The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

The Central Nebraska Medical Reserve Corps has received national acclaim for its V.I.P.E.R. (Vulnerable Identified Persons Evacuation Response) program, which w ...

A firefighting helicopter flies near as a home burns from the Mountain Fire on Nov. 6 in Camarillo, Calif. Researchers have found areas exposed to high wildfire hazard will double between 2020 and ...

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the disparities in emergency and healthcare planning for vulnerable populations which will influence current and future resiliency initiatives for years to come.

Gloster, Mississippi is one of many U.S. towns to face climate impacts. Across the small town of Gloster, Mississippi, passersby can still see remnants of the damage caused by Tropical Storm Claudette ...

Vanessa Fry is affiliated with American Red Cross of Greater Idaho and Montana through being a board member and past board chair. Los Angeles is reeling after fires of historic proportions raced ...

When disasters strike, timing is critical – not just for forecasts, but for knowing who’s most at risk and how to help. Timely information can mean the difference between safety and tragedy, ...

People often think of disasters as great equalizers. After all, a tornado, wildfire or hurricane doesn’t discriminate against those in its path. But the consequences for those affected are not ...

Recent efforts have led to "increased understanding and realization among the local people." Experts warn of country's unique risks for major disasters: 'The world's most vulnerable' first appeared on ...

In January of this year, Los Angeles experienced devastating wildfires that claimed at least 29 lives and destroyed more than 16,000 structures. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires, which erupted on Jan ...