The increasing frequency and severity of natural and technological disasters have underscored the need for robust disaster preparedness within the healthcare system. In this context, nursing education ...

As summer storms roll in across much of the U.S., we’re reminded that preparation is an absolute necessity and could mean the difference between life and death. Whether it’s a hurricane, a tornado or ...

The notable acceleration of global climate change is increasingly impacting healthcare, putting nurses on the frontlines of natural disaster relief more frequently than ever. Nurses play an essential ...

Active shooter training and simulations show promise in properly equipping emergency room nurses and other hospital staff members, survey results published in the Journal of Emergency Nursing revealed ...

September is National Disaster Prep Month, conceived by FEMA to wake us all up and get us motivated to be ready for, well, whatever. With all due respect to FEMA and many others, Mother Nature ...

Sep. 21—(Family Features) As many know from experience, disasters can happen to anyone, anywhere. Natural or human-caused disasters can be highly localized or have an impact regionally or even ...

This story was originally published on Oct. 8, 2024, and has been updated. Hurricane Erin is expected to grow as it moves over the Western Atlantic region through the week, and a storm surge and ...

National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. This month, the Office of Resiliency will provide resources for ...

Emergencies are an unfortunate part of life, but there are ways to be better prepared when they arise. To help you get started on building your own disaster-preparedness kit, we spoke with an expert ...