#emergency-preparedness

#emergency-preparedness

When disaster strikes - whether through supply chain breakdowns, natural disasters, or other emergencies - your body still needs protein to survive. Protein supports strong muscles, sharp thinking, a healthy immune system, and proper growth in children. In times of crisis, shelf-stable protein sources become more than convenient - they're essential. Stockpiling now, while food is plentiful, can mean the difference between staying strong or wasting away when things go wrong.

Met Éireann has issued Status Orange wind warnings for some western and northern counties that are likely to bear the brunt of the first named storm of the autumn-winter season. The alerts were issued for Galway, Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo, and will run from 2pm-10pm today. A Status Yellow wind warning will be in place for the rest of Ireland from midday until midnight today as Storm Amy passes.

The Trump administration abruptly cut nearly $7 million in public safety funding from Massachusetts, diverting the money to other states that are more willing to help enforce federal immigration law. Ten other states and Washington, D.C. were similarly affected. Attorney General Andrea Campbell joined with her counterparts in those states to sue officials within the Trump administration, accusing them of illegally withholding the funding.

The report - compiled by the McChrystal Group and released more than eight months after the fires - found that county practices around issuing emergency alerts, specifically evacuations, are "outdated, unclear and contradictory." That, coupled with confusion about who has what authority around evacuation decision-making, "led to inconsistencies in preparedness strategies across the county and a lack of clear documentation and communication processes," the report said.

While I'd always done my share at home, my family knew that now I had 'nothing else to do,' which meant I was now asked to do a lot more.

North Bay Interior Valleys, San Francisco Bay Shoreline, and San Francisco County are under a coastal flood advisory due to expected minor coastal flooding from 9 p.m. Thursday.

The BLUETTI Apex 300 represents a completely different approach to home backup power, integrating seamlessly into electrical setups without the noise or fuel hassles of traditional generators.

Nine people were killed and dozens more injured when the five-alarm fire broke out before 10 p.m., and some trapped residents were seen hanging out of windows and screaming for help.

The EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra is an efficient solution for those seeking a reliable whole-home power backup system, providing options for solar charging and emergency support.

Emergency Personnel will operate near Cadman Plaza Park for a CERT training exercise on June 26, focusing on disaster simulation from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is seeking to suspend a law requiring nursing homes to have a 96-hour backup power supply, potentially saving the industry over $1 billion.

In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, you go from lying on your back in Florida to being weightless in space.

The Nitecore EDC37 redefines flashlight expectations with an 8000-lumen output in a compact design, making it ideal for emergencies and everyday use.

I learned early on that living off-grid meant planning ahead; it set the groundwork for the winter of 2009 when we faced an ice storm.

The Ampace Andes 1500 is a robust portable power station, featuring 1462Wh of capacity and advanced LiFePO4 battery technology, offering both long-lasting power and safety.

The nationwide earthquake drill, organized by the Ministry of Security and Citizen Protection, engaged around 30 million people, enhancing earthquake preparedness across Mexico.

Four long hours after the power went out across Spain, bringing trains to a halt in Madrid's metro stations and sending people scurrying for light and taxis.