Last month regional stakeholders gathered in Jamaica to undertake a comprehensive review of the Hurricane Melissa response. The aim of the gathering was to improve the Regional Response Mechanism (RRM)… Read More »Regional Stakeholders Review Hurricane Melissa Response
Residents in the Atlantic hurricane belt should prepare for a high likelihood that El Nino is coming. According to the NOAA, effects of the phenomenon could be felt from summer… Read More »NOAA Says El Nino is Coming This Summer
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has announced that registration for the 2026 Texas Emergency Management Conference is open. The conference will take place at the Fort Worth Convention… Read More »Registration for 2026 Texas Emergency Management Conference Opens
FEMA recently approved nearly $28 million in funding for recovery projects in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The funding will support recovery for Hurricane Maria, one of the deadliest hurricanes of… Read More »FEMA Approves Funding for Recovery in the U.S. Virgin Islands
The NOAA has launched a new suite of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven global weather models. This groundbreaking move will bring a significant advancement in forecast speed, efficiency, and accuracy. Neil Jacobs,… Read More »NOAA Deploys New AI Global Weather Models
The US. Small Business Administration (SBA) has offered disaster relief to Tennessee small businesses and private non-profit organizations. The relief comes in the form of low interest federal disaster loans.… Read More »SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Tennessee
FEMA has announced $9 million in federal funding for Tennessee communities affected by Tropical Storm Helene and other past disasters. The money is available as part of FEMA’s Public Assistance… Read More »FEMA Announces Federal Funding for Tennessee
There are a variety of disaster management courses available to help you to develop the skills and knowledge required to manage disasters. Many institutions offer courses and training for first… Read More »Disaster Management Courses: Preparing for Emergencies
Florida DEM has urged residents to take early action to prepare for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. This reminder came in advance of the National Hurricane Preparedness Week and Florida… Read More »Florida DEM Urges Early Action
Caribbean construction professionals can receive certification to build disaster-resilient homes. This certification is a Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) course in Construction Site Supervision. The training was developed through a partnership… Read More »Caribbean Construction Sector Receives CVQ Training