Disaster 101: This is part of a series that looks at how communities recover from extreme natural disasters and ways Duke experts are focused on rebuilding better. Disaster expert Brian McAdoo shares ...

The threat of baseless rumors circulating online about crimes committed by foreign residents during disasters is quite real, ...

California Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur introduced legislation Tuesday aimed at strengthening pet rescue efforts during natural disasters, a measure inspired by a dog that survived for days in the ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FCC has updated its rules and proposed additional updates designed to improve communications network reliability, resiliency, and transparency during disasters and outages. The ...

Editor’s Note: Dr. Robin Chadwin is a veterinarian and is board-certified in animal welfare. She helped evacuate animals during the 2015 Valley Fire in Lake County, California, and has lectured on ...

When deciding whether to shelter in place during an emergency, social roles, environmental knowledge, economic status, and other factors weigh heavily over government information and directions, ...

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Communication is critical during times of crisis. The emergency response trailer, or ERT, provides digital communication platforms in austere environments. The Army’s first ERT ...

Last year, the US was slammed by a record 28 disasters related to weather and climate that inflicted damage exceeding $1 billion. There have already been 11 billion-dollar disasters in the country ...

Natural disasters, emergencies or societal upheaval can strike without warning, and while many of us are prepared to take care of ourselves, we often forget about a critical part of our family — our ...

Australians are installing home batteries at record rates. They could be used not just to cut bills but as a backup after a natural disaster.

When 911 systems become overloaded, like during Hurricane Harvey in 2017, those who need help from first responders are typically out of luck and on their own until things calm down. But new research ...

When natural disasters happen, social media platforms like Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) can be useful for sharing information. However, rescue workers and government officials often struggle to ...