We must continue learning from those who came before us while embracing the evolution of our profession. The future of emergency management is not about responding to yesterday’s disasters but proactively shaping a resilient nation. Emergency managers are not just planners. And we are not first responders. We are Disaster Diplomats.

The Trump administration approved major disaster declaration requests for at least seven states this week, according to information released Saturday by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, allowing affected communities to access federal support.

Now more than ever before, our world needs effective leaders who possess the skills – and cool heads – to effectively manage and proactively respond to public emergencies, disasters and catastrophes. Preparing individuals to fulfill this purpose ...

Emergency logistics and disaster management optimisation constitute a critical research domain that integrates advanced mathematical modelling, data analytics and operational strategies to manage, pre-position and distribute essential resources during crises.

Governor Henry McMaster says his February 24, 2026, request for a Major Disaster Declaration was approved by President Donald J. Trump.

Part two examines Emergency Management focused on building strong state and local programs less reliant on federal support.

Disaster and emergency management is an interdisciplinary field that encompasses the phases of prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery in order to protect lives, property, and critical infrastructures from both natural and ...

President Donald Trump approved a disaster declaration for Oregon following winter storms that brought record rainfall and caused flooding, landslides and mudslides in eight counties.

More than two months after a major winter storm hit the Volunteer State, officials announced that Tennessee has received an amendment to the major disaster declaration that expands available aid to include individual assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for 29 impacted counties.