/disaster-management Disaster Management en-US Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:15:46 GMT /artificial-intelligence/how-ai-is-helping-responders-shift-from-reactive-to-proactive-disaster-planning Florida EMs are using AI-powered alerts to deliver real-time, geo-targeted emergency information across all platforms during the 2025 storm season. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:15:46 GMT /artificial-intelligence/how-ai-is-helping-responders-shift-from-reactive-to-proactive-disaster-planning /incident-management/articles/in-the-commanders-chair-o1yShC8WApPq3lXZ/ On the 20-year anniversary of 7/7, discover key incident command takeaways from the London bombing MCI to strengthen today’s mass-casualty response plans. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:02:00 GMT /incident-management/articles/in-the-commanders-chair-o1yShC8WApPq3lXZ/ /search-and-rescue/heroic-rescue-stories-emerge-from-deadly-texas-floodwaters Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:04:51 GMT /search-and-rescue/heroic-rescue-stories-emerge-from-deadly-texas-floodwaters /artificial-intelligence/how-ai-is-helping-responders-shift-from-reactive-to-proactive-disaster-planning Florida EMs are using AI-powered alerts to deliver real-time, geo-targeted emergency information across all platforms during the 2025 storm season. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:15:46 GMT /artificial-intelligence/how-ai-is-helping-responders-shift-from-reactive-to-proactive-disaster-planning /disaster-management/i-cant-see-anything-we-did-wrong-fema-chief-rejects-texas-flood-response-criticism FEMA acting administrator David Richardson told Congress the agency’s response to the Texas floods was timely and effective, denying reports of delays or staffing issues Sun, 27 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT /disaster-management/i-cant-see-anything-we-did-wrong-fema-chief-rejects-texas-flood-response-criticism /ems-grant-center/fema-proposes-1b-in-grant-cuts-impacting-fire-ems-and-disaster-preparedness-programs FEMA is proposing to cut nearly $1 billion in grants used by fire, EMS, and emergency management agencies for training, equipment, and disaster readiness, according to internal memos Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:29:54 GMT /ems-grant-center/fema-proposes-1b-in-grant-cuts-impacting-fire-ems-and-disaster-preparedness-programs /disaster-management/pa-emergency-management-director-warns-fema-policy-changes-would-cripple-states-disaster-response PEMA Director David Padfield warned that FEMA’s proposed policy changes could cost Pennsylvania hundreds of millions in disaster aid and hinder future emergency response Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:31:54 GMT /disaster-management/pa-emergency-management-director-warns-fema-policy-changes-would-cripple-states-disaster-response /disaster-management/fema-search-and-rescue-chief-resigns-amid-texas-flood-response-fallout FEMA’s Urban Search and Rescue chief Ken Pagurek resigned following criticism over delayed team deployment during Texas floods, prompting the agency to launch a new disaster response task force. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 17:12:29 GMT /disaster-management/fema-search-and-rescue-chief-resigns-amid-texas-flood-response-fallout /search-and-rescue/number-of-missing-in-deadly-texas-floods-drops-from-nearly-100-to-3 Texas officials say only three people remain missing after July 4 flooding in Kerr County, where 107 have died and coordinated search efforts continue Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:39:36 GMT /search-and-rescue/number-of-missing-in-deadly-texas-floods-drops-from-nearly-100-to-3 /president-trump-surveys-texas-flood-damage-praises-first-responders-and-local-officials President Trump visited Kerr County to commend first responders after deadly Texas flooding, while avoiding questions about FEMA cuts amid rising death and missing tolls Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:29:13 GMT /president-trump-surveys-texas-flood-damage-praises-first-responders-and-local-officials /incident-management/articles/in-the-commanders-chair-o1yShC8WApPq3lXZ/ On the 20-year anniversary of 7/7, discover key incident command takeaways from the London bombing MCI to strengthen today’s mass-casualty response plans. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:02:00 GMT /incident-management/articles/in-the-commanders-chair-o1yShC8WApPq3lXZ/ /health-wellness/as-flood-death-toll-climbs-searchers-in-texas-confront-mental-toll-of-recovery-work With over 160 still missing after the Hill Country floods, Texas first responders confront the mental health challenges of recovering bodies, including children Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:56:54 GMT /health-wellness/as-flood-death-toll-climbs-searchers-in-texas-confront-mental-toll-of-recovery-work /search-and-rescue/at-least-85-swift-water-rescues-conducted-as-flash-floods-sweep-through-n-m-mountain-town Flash flooding in Ruidoso, New Mexico, triggered by monsoon rains, swept away a home and prompted over 85 rescues; three people remain missing as search teams continue efforts Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:14:50 GMT /search-and-rescue/at-least-85-swift-water-rescues-conducted-as-flash-floods-sweep-through-n-m-mountain-town /fatal-incidents/over-160-still-missing-in-texas-as-search-intensifies-after-deadly-floods Texas officials report that more than 160 people remain missing after flash floods killed over 100, with most last seen near the Guadalupe River in Kerr County as search efforts continue and questions mount over warning systems Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:54:14 GMT /fatal-incidents/over-160-still-missing-in-texas-as-search-intensifies-after-deadly-floods /safety/officials-urge-volunteers-to-stand-down-as-texas-flood-search-enters-critical-phase Despite public outpouring and local solidarity, authorities in Kerr County are asking untrained volunteers to stay away from flood search zones for safety reasons and to avoid hindering rescue operations Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:20:38 GMT /safety/officials-urge-volunteers-to-stand-down-as-texas-flood-search-enters-critical-phase /fatal-incidents/death-toll-from-texas-flooding-surpasses-100-as-search-for-victims-continues More than 100 people have died in Texas following July Fourth weekend flooding, including 27 from Camp Mystic, as officials continue searching for the missing and face growing scrutiny over emergency warning systems Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:30:24 GMT /fatal-incidents/death-toll-from-texas-flooding-surpasses-100-as-search-for-victims-continues /search-and-rescue/heroic-rescue-stories-emerge-from-deadly-texas-floodwaters Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:04:51 GMT /search-and-rescue/heroic-rescue-stories-emerge-from-deadly-texas-floodwaters /fatal-incidents/27-camp-mystic-campers-counselors-lost-in-devastating-texas-flooding More than 80 people are dead and dozens still missing after historic flash flooding hit central Texas over the July Fourth weekend, including 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:40:02 GMT /fatal-incidents/27-camp-mystic-campers-counselors-lost-in-devastating-texas-flooding /search-and-rescue/remnants-of-tropical-storm-bring-water-rescues-to-central-n-c More than 60 people were displaced and over 50 water rescues were performed in Chapel Hill as flooding from Tropical Storm Chantal inundated homes and businesses across central North Carolina Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:11:50 GMT /search-and-rescue/remnants-of-tropical-storm-bring-water-rescues-to-central-n-c /disaster-management/more-rain-forecast-as-death-toll-from-texas-flooding-passes-80 At least 82 people, including 28 children, have died in central Texas flooding, with 41 still missing, as officials warn of more life-threatening rain in already saturated areas while search efforts continue Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:17:08 GMT /disaster-management/more-rain-forecast-as-death-toll-from-texas-flooding-passes-80 /search-and-rescue/texas-flood-death-toll-rises-to-70-as-families-search-camp-wreckage-for-missing-girls At least 70 people, including 21 children, are dead after flash floods hit central Texas, with families still searching Camp Mystic for 11 missing girls as questions grow over emergency warnings and preparedness Sun, 06 Jul 2025 19:31:22 GMT /search-and-rescue/texas-flood-death-toll-rises-to-70-as-families-search-camp-wreckage-for-missing-girls /emergency-management/texas-flood-response-under-scrutiny-as-officials-defend-warning-system-after-over-50-deaths Following deadly flash floods in that left 51 dead and 27 girls missing from Camp Mystic, officials are under pressure over the timing of emergency alerts and lack of evacuation orders as questions grow about preparedness Sun, 06 Jul 2025 11:17:21 GMT /emergency-management/texas-flood-response-under-scrutiny-as-officials-defend-warning-system-after-over-50-deaths /fatal-incidents/27-girls-missing-from-texas-camp-as-death-toll-from-floods-rises-to-51 At least 51 people, including 15 children, are dead and 27 girls remain missing after a flash flood devastated Kerr County, Texas, and Camp Mystic, as rescuers continue searching and questions mount over emergency preparedness and warnings Sun, 06 Jul 2025 11:07:04 GMT /fatal-incidents/27-girls-missing-from-texas-camp-as-death-toll-from-floods-rises-to-51 /disaster-management/pray-for-our-community-at-least-27-dead-in-texas-flooding-as-search-continues-for-missing-children Rescuers are searching for victims, including over two dozen children from a girls' camp, as scrutiny grows over flood warnings. Sat, 05 Jul 2025 18:52:56 GMT /disaster-management/pray-for-our-community-at-least-27-dead-in-texas-flooding-as-search-continues-for-missing-children /disaster-management/search-continues-for-girls-missing-from-summer-camp-amid-texas-floods Search crews continued to scour the area using helicopters, boats and drones to rescue any survivors stranded in the deadly flood waters Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:14:31 GMT /disaster-management/search-continues-for-girls-missing-from-summer-camp-amid-texas-floods /disaster-management/aid-groups-worry-about-future-work-if-fema-reduces-emergency-response Experts warn that under Trump, FEMA could approve fewer major disaster declarations and deliver slower, reduced responses Sat, 28 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMT /disaster-management/aid-groups-worry-about-future-work-if-fema-reduces-emergency-response /ems-drones/drones-proved-vital-in-st-louis-tornado-response-as-usar-team-led-multi-agency-effort After an EF-3 tornado struck St. Louis in May 2025, Missouri Task Force 1 deployed advanced drone technology to assist with search and rescue, assess damage, and support real-time decision-making Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:02:47 GMT /ems-drones/drones-proved-vital-in-st-louis-tornado-response-as-usar-team-led-multi-agency-effort /disaster-management/5-dead-in-w-va-flooding-as-rescuers-search-for-the-missing Flash floods in northern West Virginia kill 5, leave 3 missing and ravage roads, bridges and homes as a state of emergency is declared Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:49:45 GMT /disaster-management/5-dead-in-w-va-flooding-as-rescuers-search-for-the-missing /search-and-rescue/over-70-rescued-in-san-antonio-flooding-as-death-toll-reaches-13 Heavy rain in San Antonio caused flash flooding and swept cars into Beital Creek, leaving 13 dead, as firefighters rescued over 70 people as floodwaters surged across the city Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:23:55 GMT /search-and-rescue/over-70-rescued-in-san-antonio-flooding-as-death-toll-reaches-13 /disaster-management/fema-chief-fired-weeks-before-hurricane-season-amid-political-turmoil “I do not believe it is in the best interests of the American people to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency,” Cameron Hamilton said Thu, 08 May 2025 19:03:18 GMT /disaster-management/fema-chief-fired-weeks-before-hurricane-season-amid-political-turmoil /hospital/hurricane-milton-storm-surge-is-expected-to-test-fla-hospitals-flood-barrier Tampa General Hospital is the region’s only Level I trauma center and is expected to remain operational throughout the hurricane Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:20:35 GMT /hospital/hurricane-milton-storm-surge-is-expected-to-test-fla-hospitals-flood-barrier /historical/netflix-documentary-focuses-on-mo-tornado-the-killed-over-100 Nearly 14 years after the EF-5 tornado devastated Joplin, killing around 160 and leveling entire neighborhoods a documentary captures the chaos and heroism Sun, 30 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT /historical/netflix-documentary-focuses-on-mo-tornado-the-killed-over-100 /disaster-management/president-trump-appoints-new-members-to-fema-review-council The bipartisan FEMA Review Council, now co-chaired by Kristi Noem and Pete Hegseth, will lead efforts in reforming and streamlining the nation’s emergency response system Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:11:36 GMT /disaster-management/president-trump-appoints-new-members-to-fema-review-council /ems-training-and-education/ems-fire-officials-warn-fema-halting-national-fire-academy-training-puts-public-safety-at-risk National fire and EMS groups wrote a letter to HHS Secretary RFK Jr. stating that cuts to firefighter safety programs could have long-term consequences for first responder health Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:04:19 GMT /ems-training-and-education/ems-fire-officials-warn-fema-halting-national-fire-academy-training-puts-public-safety-at-risk