WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Ready Campaign today launched an updated version of its Web site, www.ready.gov, to educate Americans about the simple steps they should ...

As a new academic year has started and special events are being planned, the Office of Emergency Preparedness encourages all departments, student groups and others on the West Lafayette campus to ...

With natural disasters on the rise, taking steps to prepare is one of the most effective ways to safeguard your family. From ...

September is National Preparedness Month, offering the ideal opportunity to assess your family’s readiness. This year’s theme, “Preparedness Starts at Home,” focuses on getting back to the essentials ...

With more than 52,000 students enrolled at Purdue’s West Lafayette campus, it is critical that the university has a designated department to lead emergency preparedness efforts. The Office of ...

Disasters, whether natural or man-made, can strike at any time and affect anyone, anywhere. October is a great time to assess your family’s readiness. By following these tips, you can better prepare ...

Last year, the US was slammed by a record 28 disasters related to weather and climate that inflicted damage exceeding $1 billion. There have already been 11 billion-dollar disasters in the country ...

BOISE, Idaho — Several agencies across the Pacific Northwest, including in Idaho, are receiving response training from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) where responders are learning about ...

Natural disasters are on the rise in the United States, and it’s important to be prepared. Read on to learn how to build a comprehensive emergency kit, create an effective disaster plan, and stay ...

As a first generation Latina, Diana Crofts-Pelayo said her mother led the charge in her family. “When we didn’t know what to do, we looked to her,” Crofts-Pelayo said. In the case of an emergency, ...