Planning is an important avenue to community emergency preparedness. The practice of emergency response planning is best thought of as a process - a continuing sequence of analyses, plan development, ...

Purpose: To provide an overview of the National Emergency Management Advanced Academy (NEMAA) program and the FY17 application process. Program Description: The National Emergency Management Advanced ...

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 ...

On average, the federal government needs 72 hours to marshal national resources in response to an incident that has surpassed a state's response capacity. Usually, a 72-hour delay is not a problem.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Anyone who has lived through a natural disaster and then applied to the federal government for assistance knows that it can be a lengthy, frustrating and bureaucratic process. New ...

The following is a guest post from Scott Cormier, VP of Emergency Management, Environment of Care and Safety at Medxcel Facilities Management. Natural disasters cause nearly 500 deaths annually in the ...

And for some individuals with access and functional needs, it was a nightmare. One of the impacted jurisdictions had, as part of its emergency operations plan, outlined a process to provide accessible ...