Adventure and thrill-seekers have a passion for exploring life on the edge of a knife. While the pursuits are noteworthy, it ...

From tech upgrades to regular training, it’s time for school districts to bring emergency planning up-to-date.

In the aftermath of the devastating Great Hanshin Earthquake in 1995, collapsed buildings blocked rescue efforts and ...

Natural disasters, emergencies or societal upheaval can strike without warning, and while many of us are prepared to take ...

Updating Maui County’s 15-year-old emergency operations plan, clarifying responsibilities and improving communications during ...

The former mayor of the town at the center of California's deadliest wildfire encouraged L.A. to get its churches, schools ...

ISLA VISTA, Calif.- Fire safety threats have been no stranger for many in Southern California. At times evacuees have minutes to be ready, set, go.

On a vacation, the potential for fires is often far from mind. But in rare instances, terrifying tragedy can come fast.

Air quality concerns: L.A. County officials have urged residents to avoid breathing in smoke and ash, and to stay indoors when possible while fires are burning. But about 52,000 people who live ...

State Senator John Laird declined to comment on the battery plant proposed for Morro Bay, but he called for Vistra to improve its emergency response planning. Laird represents the entirety of Santa ...

As we have watched the fires wreak havoc in Southern California this month, we are reminded of how we live with the dangers ...

They were atop a flight of about 70 steps and the manager didn’t have a plan to get them to safety ... face in a fast-moving ...