Sooner or later, a winter storm will hit L.A. The region is not ready for the deadly mudslides and debris flows likely to ...

The toxic residues of burned houses, electronics and cars combine with carcinogenic fire retardants create a formidable ...

The Washoe County Regional Emergency Operation Center collaborates with law enforcement, fire and medical agencies across the ...

A hazard map provides information for the public about areas which are under great threat and areas which are safer to be in. The maps can also provide vital information to planners and decision ...

While the end to the fire danger is not yet in sight, experts say the hazards that will remain in its wake will be severe.

Threats to coastal communities often include natural weather extremes, coastal erosion and sea level rise due to climate change. Vulnerability is the potential of somewhere or someone to be harmed ...

As we move into late-week, a significant winter storm is becoming more likely for much of Arkansas. While forecast details ...

Using an “all-hazards” approach, the office’s main goals are to identify threats and hazards, effectively mitigate emergencies and disasters, respond to “all-hazard” emergency situations, and ...