ProPublica has identified at least 15 major disasters since 2016 in which officials in the most-harmed communities failed to use a federal system to send emergency alerts to residents — or waited until it was too late.
Emergency Alerts
Don’t live or work in Houston? Visit your local emergency management agency’s website to sign up for alerts in your area.
Lessons From Hurricane Helene on Evacuation Orders, Messaging and Emergency Managers — ProPublica
After four months of reporting, ProPublica found that the warnings about Helene were eerily accurate. Yet, local residents remained largely unaware of the enormity of danger approaching as the storm closed in.
Evacuation terms can be confusing. Here’s what they mean and how to sign up for alerts
Not all emergency agencies use the same language. Here’s your rundown on how evacuation orders work
Offices of Emergency Management
While individual preparedness is vital, no one can prepare alone. Just as Ready Houston urges everyone to Make a Plan, Build a Kit, Stay Informed, and Know Your Neighbors, we would like to introduce you to our neighbors and partners in regional preparedness.
How to safely evacuate a wildfire
Evacuating a wildfire area can be scary, but experts say people can significantly improve their own safety with a little preparation and situational awareness.
Community groups' 'vital' disaster recovery work undervalued, report finds
A new Western Sydney University report finds grassroots organisations are often the first and last responders, but often face burnout.
‘Unbelievably dangerous’: experts sound alarm after ChatGPT Health fails to recognise medical emergencies
Study finds ChatGPT Health did not recommend a hospital visit when medically necessary in more than half of cases
Alert-driven monitoring | Documentation
Why we believe alerts, not dashboards, are the real core of infrastructure monitoring and how to build a system you actually trust.
A year after deadly floods, Texas lawmakers haven’t addressed training for emergency coordinators
Texas’ emergency management chief has repeatedly recommended that lawmakers require minimum training but a bill proposed after the disaster failed.
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Alerta Comunitaria: Detenciones de Inmigrantes en Aeropuertos
Esta alerta comunitaria ofrece consejos de seguridad para viajar y otros recursos para que usted y su familia puedan comprender los riesgos y prepararse.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Disaster Prevention Guide Book
NERV Disaster Prevention App
The NERV Disaster Prevention app delivers real-time alerts for earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, severe weather risks like landslides and floods, and more.
Disaster preparedness in the US
Starting with some articles I saved during/after the January 2025 wildfires in Southern California
Cheat Sheet: These are the steps fire victims need to take to make an insurance claim
What to do — and not do — when you get home after a fire evacuation
High winds and fires mean power outages. Here's how to prep
Evacuation terms can be confusing. Here’s what they mean and how to sign up for alerts
Every day is now fire season. Let's get you ready for the next wildfire burning near you
Cheat sheet: A quick roundup of SoCal fire coverage and safety resources