A Pennsylvania lawmaker is proposing legislation that would require employers to provide guaranteed paid leave to employees ...

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued a disaster declaration Sunday in response to an “imminent threat of catastrophic flooding" ...

What does it take for a state of emergency to be called following a disaster.

ALLIANCE, Pamlico County —Pamlico County residents will have the chance to get informed and ready for emergencies at a ...

Climate scientists anticipate the frequency and intensity of severe weather to continue increasing in the coming years. For ...

With Democrats’ walkout over redistricting bringing the House to a standstill, both parties are accusing each other of abandoning Central Texas flood victims.

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In addition to the state aid recently announced, residents can get federal assistance through FEMA and the Small Business ...

THE Philippines sits along the Pacific Ring of Fire — the belt of tectonic activity around the Pacific Ocean where more than ...

During Hurricane season, preparation is key, especially for those who may face additional challenges during emergencies. To ...

ARCHULETA COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - A wildfire burning in southwest Colorado is now 14 percent contained, but officials warn evacuees it’s still not safe to return home. As of Tuesday morning, the Oak ...

After severe floods hit Milwaukee County over the weekend, local officials declared a state of emergency. Why hasn't the state done the same?