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Helping Seniors Stay Ready

At Venango House, a 106-apartment senior community in North Philadelphia, emergency preparedness is about more than having a plan. It's about helping residents feel ready and supported when a crisis happens. More.

You can go your own way: US diverges from world on emergency preparedness

Governments around the world are spearheading new campaigns to encourage the general public to be prepared for a host of emergencies that could disrupt essential services, including cyber-attacks and natural disasters. More.

Anticipate the threat, shape the response

A flood forecast arrives too late to stage equipment. A wildfire spreads while agencies piece together separate reports. A firefighter boards a helicopter to search for hidden heat that could reignite a blaze. More.

Strengthening the crisis-preparedness community in an interconnected world

Today, we have looked at how digitalisation is changing financial services and what this means for deposit insurers, resolution authorities and the wider financial safety net. More.

Households encouraged to take small, simple steps to stay prepared in an emergency

Households are being encouraged to take a few simple steps to stay prepared if everyday services are temporarily disrupted, under updated advice published today. More.

Emergency Preparedness and Response Data and Tools

Disasters and emergencies can happen any time, so it’s important for communities to be prepared. CDC’s Environmental Public Heath Tracking Program provides data tools and resources to help residents prepare for and respond to emergencies. More.

Flood Preparedness Week: Take Steps Now to Stay Safe

California’s weather can be unpredictable, and flooding can happen anywhere in the state. During Flood Preparedness Week, take time to prepare your household, understand your risks and know what to do before, during and after a flood. More.

National Preparedness Month: Why Disaster Preparedness Matters More Than Ever

Disasters are more than newspaper headlines. They disrupt neighborhoods, force families from their homes and leave communities struggling to recover long after national attention fades. Floods wash away roads and businesses. More.