FEMA has been funding such efforts for decades through its property buyout program. It has invested nearly US$4 billion to purchase and raze approximately 45,000 flood-prone homes nationwide, most of ...

A major earthquake hasn’t struck any of California’s biggest cities in more than three decades, but the “Big One” is a matter ...

For office managers, investing in clear, well-placed, and properly maintained signage is both a legal responsibility and a practical safeguard. In the end, effective signage is capable of giving ...

The Environmental Working Group data shows some states have more than 150 different contaminants in the water residents drink ...

Ensure your oxygen is contained in a fire-rated room or closet. Even if you have a sprinkler, this may be required by code. For greater safety, you may be able to run a single sprinkler head to the ...

New flood maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) identify updated flood hazards along more than 60 streams in Washoe County. The hope is that ...

Abstract: The volcanic eruption provides valuable products and resources, but can also endanger people's lives, property, and activities. This research models the potential hazards from Mount Batur's ...

Based on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Hurricane Hunter mission data, Tropical Storm Gabrielle is showing signs of intensification Saturday night. Gabrielle's maximum ...