In the 1970's, California (U.S.) resources were severely taxed by major wildfire outbreaks. These incidents required the cooperation of multiple agencies that did not usually work together. Many ...

Like all professions, emergency management has evolved throughout the years to become what it is today — a defined field of work that’s paving a career path for future employees. The modern concept of ...

[Photo: An aerial view of a house in Gilchrist, Texas, that survived the destruction of Hurricane Ike in September 2008. Courtesy of Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA.] Natural disasters are becoming more ...

UGC has advised higher education institutions across the country to consider introducing a 2-credit skill enhancement course on disaster management and DRR (Disaster Risk Reduction) clubs for ...

Emergency management has long centered on four essential pillars: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.