During Helene a lithium battery in a golf cart started on fire and West Manatee Fire Rescue was unable to respond due to the flooding conditions of the hurricane on the north end of Anna Maria Island.

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Natural disasters are on the rise in the United States, and it’s important to be prepared. Read on to learn how to build a comprehensive emergency kit, create an effective disaster plan, and stay ...

A deluge of floodwaters engulfing a single mother’s home. Wildfire flames emblazoning an elderly couple’s abode. Stories like these are all too common — and they have become more so in recent years.

In the past five years alone, natural disasters have wrought billions of dollars in costs and damages across the country — over $616 billion to be more precise. Just last year alone, there were 492 ...

From public safety to natural disasters, there are plenty of risks to deal with, but these cities are effective at managing ...