Why prepare? 90% of the population believe an emergency will occur within the next two years but not where they live. OHSA states, “that a workplace emergency is a situation that threatens workers, ...

Natural disasters are often unexpected and can cause considerable damage to properties. Recent wildfires have highlighted the importance of disaster preparedness both personally and professionally.

The most important role of DES in the immediate aftermath is creating communication between those responding and the people ...

Just after 11 a.m. local time yesterday, I sent this message to my editor’s Slack chat about that day’s workplace stories for Inc.com. “Ok, bizarre situation just unfolding: There was just a big flash ...

News 5 has confirmed through a public records request that Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby's claim local emergency management officials had no emergency plan when Helene hit is false. “I had to push ...

How do I report an emergency? To report an emergency, call or text 911 and tell the dispatcher your location and your emergency. You can also report an emergency by using one of nearly 300 Emergency ...