by Eron Iler | Apr 21, 2026 | Disaster Response, Emergency Response
Thunderstorms are among the most common severe weather events in the United States, occurring in every state and causing billions of dollars in damage each year. The National Severe Storms Laboratory estimates there are about 100,000 thunderstorms annually in the...
by Eron Iler | Apr 21, 2026 | Disaster Response, Emergency Response
Power outages happen. They’re one of the most common disruptions we face, and what starts as an annoyance can quickly become a serious safety hazard. This is especially true for households relying on powered medical devices, refrigerated medicine, or essential...
by Eron Iler | Apr 21, 2026 | Disaster Response, Emergency Response
The COVID-19 pandemic was a tough lesson in how quickly a health crisis can disrupt our lives. But history shows us these events aren’t new—they’ve reshaped economies, supply chains, and entire societies before. That’s why the federal government, through...
by Eron Iler | Apr 21, 2026 | Disaster Response, Emergency Response
Landslides and debris flows are among the most geographically widespread natural hazards in the United States, occurring in all 50 states and causing billions of dollars in damage and dozens of deaths each year. While California, the Pacific Northwest, and Appalachia...
by Eron Iler | Apr 21, 2026 | Disaster Response, Emergency Response
Hurricanes are among the most powerful and destructive forces on Earth. These massive tropical cyclones bring sustained winds of 74 mph or greater, torrential rainfall, life-threatening storm surge, and the potential for inland flooding hundreds of miles from the...
