On February 26, 1852, the HMS Birkenhead struck a cluster of rocks off the coast of South Africa. With only a few lifeboats for the 638 people aboard, Captain Robert Salmond ordered the women and ...

It was when the icy waters began to reach about 5 feet high that Roger Bintliff realized he needed to flee. The veteran restaurateur, who runs a cafe in Gardiner, Maine, had brought a water pump down ...

The role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in emergency response is part of the national response plan for disasters. The agency is involved in the preparedness and planning ...

In Washington, there’s a persistent myth that investing in disaster mitigation means choosing between environmental protection and fiscal responsibility, but in reality, the smartest solutions deliver ...

CHINHOYI, Jun 15 (NewsDay Live) — Kariba and Hurungwe districts have adopted draft disaster preparedness plans as authorities move to strengthen prevention and response systems amid growing ...