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Berlin food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Oats, sardines and crisps: emergency foods to stockpile and why you should share them

Emergency food stockpiles are essential for resilience against conflicts, extreme weather, and supply chain disruptions.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

UK must stockpile food in readiness for climate shocks or war, expert warns

The UK should stockpile food due to low self-sufficiency at 54%, making it vulnerable to climate shocks and wars, unlike other wealthy nations that maintain emergency reserves.
Agriculture
fromTruthout
16 hours ago

Gaza Farmland Is Destroyed, But Some Are Growing Food Even While Displaced

Survival in Gaza has replaced beauty, with agricultural devastation leading to a focus on basic sustenance over the cultivation of flowers and greenery.
US news
fromBoston.com
8 hours ago

Southern California wildfire mostly contained as officials lift many evacuation orders

The Springs Fire in Riverside County is 75% contained, with evacuation orders lifted for many neighborhoods as fire crews continue to battle the blaze.
fromKqed
3 days ago

East Bay Communities Prepare for Increased Food Demand Amid SNAP Cuts | KQED

"Many times I find myself having to set aside other basic needs my children have in order to prioritize buying food," Garcia said in Spanish.
California
#fema
Washington DC
fromFast Company
3 days ago

FEMA official says he was "teleported" to a Waffle House-and won't back down

Gregg Phillips, a FEMA official, claims to have experienced teleportation, linking it to spiritual battles and miracles in religious contexts.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
3 days ago

FEMA official says he was "teleported" to a Waffle House-and won't back down

Gregg Phillips, a FEMA official, claims to have experienced teleportation, linking it to spiritual battles and miracles in religious contexts.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
6 days ago

Cell outage blocks San Francisco 911 calls

A cell outage may disrupt 911 calls in San Francisco, prompting residents to use Wi-Fi calling or text 911 for assistance.
#new-york-city
fromCity Limits
6 days ago
NYC parents

For Homeless Families With Health Needs, NYC's Hotel Shelters Pose a Challenge: The Food

Homeless families in NYC face inadequate food options in hotel shelters, impacting their health and financial stability.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago
Brooklyn

10 people die in NYC's frigid cold, raising questions about the city's preparedness

At least ten people in New York City died after exposure to extreme cold during an Arctic blast and snowstorm.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

For Homeless Families With Health Needs, NYC's Hotel Shelters Pose a Challenge: The Food

Homeless families in NYC face inadequate food options in hotel shelters, impacting their health and financial stability.
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Trump administration cuts turned rural towns into sitting ducks for disasters

"We are seeing increased storms and increased water volumes," says Laura Holbrook, the director of the flood protection authority for Luzerne County, Pa, where the town is located.
Environment
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Malnourished children and desperate mothers: the healthcare facility on the frontline of Nigeria's hunger crisis

Nigeria faces an unprecedented hunger crisis, with millions of children suffering from acute malnutrition.
Europe news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Readers share soft prepping' tips as Iran war escalates

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and community preparedness in the face of crises and societal challenges.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

India is going to face a food crisis': Farmers panic over fertiliser shortages amid Iran war

The war in Iran threatens global food security, particularly impacting farmers in India reliant on imported fertilizers and gas.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Thousands in Alameda County will lose CalFresh this week. Here's what to know

"There are people who have come here after escaping violence and persecution and torture. These are communities that we have historically said, 'You are welcome here. We have the support for you. We're going to help you get established in our country.' And now, the federal government is abandoning them."
East Bay (California)
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago

National Security Starts at Home - Not on the Battlefield

National security relies on enduring internal capacity rather than just accumulated hard power or visible instruments of power.
Non-profit organizations
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

A charity that usually feeds people in war zones and disaster areas is providing meals to TSA officers who aren't getting paid | Fortune

Nonprofits are providing support to TSA officers affected by the government shutdown, delivering meals and resources to help during the funding lapse.
#emergency-preparedness
Public health
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Emergency list reveals survival items Americans should stockpile

Americans should prepare emergency supplies to sustain themselves for several days without outside help during disasters.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Saratoga evacuation seminar helps residents prepare for emergencies

Saratoga city officials hosted a preparedness seminar with public safety organizations and nonprofits to help residents understand evacuation procedures and emergency response coordination.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Saratoga evacuation seminar helps residents prepare for emergencies

Saratoga city officials organized a community seminar featuring multiple public safety organizations and nonprofits to educate residents about evacuation preparedness and emergency response procedures.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago
Remodel

These 2 Pantry Staples (Plus A Q-Tip) Can Be Used To Make An Emergency Candle During A Power Outage - Tasting Table

Public health
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Emergency list reveals survival items Americans should stockpile

Americans should prepare emergency supplies to sustain themselves for several days without outside help during disasters.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Saratoga evacuation seminar helps residents prepare for emergencies

Saratoga city officials hosted a preparedness seminar with public safety organizations and nonprofits to help residents understand evacuation procedures and emergency response coordination.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Saratoga evacuation seminar helps residents prepare for emergencies

Saratoga city officials organized a community seminar featuring multiple public safety organizations and nonprofits to educate residents about evacuation preparedness and emergency response procedures.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago
Remodel

These 2 Pantry Staples (Plus A Q-Tip) Can Be Used To Make An Emergency Candle During A Power Outage - Tasting Table

fromMail Online
1 week ago

Emergency playbook for worldwide crises quietly released

The guidance comes from the International Energy Agency (IEA), which last week released its report 'Sheltering From Oil Shocks' outlining 10 steps countries could take if supplies tighten.
Environment
Berlin
fromwww.berlin.de
2 weeks ago

Berlin plans to strengthen civil defense

Berlin's Senate commits to strengthening civil defense through appointing coordinators in each department and increasing crisis drills to enhance population protection and crisis resilience.
#emergency-management
Online Community Development
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

When disaster strikes, census data can help show who is in harm's way

The U.S. Census Bureau's OnTheMap for Emergency Management tool helps officials quickly estimate population and workforce data in disaster-affected areas to guide emergency response and recovery efforts.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

The deal that cost father and son's lives in 'forgotten disaster'

A father and son died in a 1946 crush at an FA Cup match at Burnden Park when over 85,000 people exceeded the stadium's 20,000 capacity, killing 33 and injuring 400.
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Why Your Phone Battery Dies Faster During a Public Emergency

When cell towers are damaged or overloaded, phones work harder to stay connected, using up more power. Weak signals, frequent reconnecting, and increased activity from the phone's modem are among the main reasons the battery does not last as long in these situations.
Coronavirus
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Half a million lose power as storm lashes US from midwest to east coast

A powerful storm system brought snow, strong winds, and cold temperatures across the midwest and east coast, leaving approximately 500,000 homes and businesses without power on Tuesday morning.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

People who stay calm during emergencies but fall apart over minor inconveniences aren't fragile. Their system was calibrated for catastrophe, and it genuinely doesn't know how to scale down to a traffic jam or a lost set of keys. - Silicon Canals

Accumulated small daily frustrations can trigger greater stress responses than single major crises in people whose nervous systems were calibrated for survival under chronic danger or high-stakes conditions.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Why SF's emergency sirens will stay silent even amid Iran drone threat

San Francisco's emergency sirens have remained silent since 2019 due to unrepaired hardware and security issues, leaving the city reliant on alternative alert methods despite potential security threats.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

RealAg on the Weekend: Emergency prep, ag diversification, and jobs of the future, Mar 21&22, 2026

Spring brings timely topics in Canadian agriculture, including agronomy, policy, and safety.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

At least 2 hospitalized following possible hazmat incident in Alameda, officials say

Two people have been taken to the hospital on Monday after possibly being exposed to hazardous materials in Alameda, officials said. Evacuations are underway at an apartment complex along the 700 block of Santa Clara Ave.
East Bay (California)
fromNebraska Examiner
2 weeks ago

3 states and New York City join global disease response network * Nebraska Examiner

GOARN, which includes more than 310 national public health agencies, United Nations agencies, academic institutions, and nongovernmental groups, helps identify and manage infectious disease outbreaks worldwide. Since it was established in 2000, GOARN says it has helped manage more than 175 global health emergencies across 114 countries.
Public health
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Help Communities Rebound from Crisis and Disaster

Disaster psychology provides an empirically-based framework for building community resilience and growth during crises through understanding predictable psychological phases and natural recovery mechanisms.
Everyday cooking
fromMail Online
1 month ago

The 3,000 kitchen device UK preppers swear by for stockpiling food

Preppers use freeze-drying machines to preserve food for up to 25 years, stockpiling meals for emergency preparedness amid global instability.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Ag safety Week features launch of Emergency Preparedness Hub

Canadian farms lose over 60 people annually in mostly preventable accidents, prompting Canadian Agricultural Safety Week to emphasize risk reduction during spring's high-pressure season.
Healthcare
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Jersey City is losing 1 of its 2 emergency rooms. Where will patients in crisis go?

Jersey City's Heights University Hospital will close its emergency room on March 14, reducing the city's emergency care capacity and forcing residents to travel farther for urgent medical services.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I led communications at FEMA during a hurricane - and had to flee my home after a death threat

In the middle of the response, as we were communicating safety and recovery information, other public officials and I were targeted. A mix of people were insinuating that we weren't doing our job. They were also spreading misinformation. As I reflect, what was really surprising to me at the time was getting attacked for my religion. I'm Jewish. There were a lot of people online who could say anything and everything without knowing me - very hurtful things.
Women in technology
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Greetings From My Bomb Shelter

During warfare and crisis, focusing on controllable elements like schedules, rituals, and self-care practices provides psychological stability and resilience.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Navigating the Messy Middle of Disaster Recovery

Disaster recovery extends beyond the initial crisis phase; year two brings psychological challenges including chronic stress, financial strain, and bureaucratic delays that impair functioning and compound trauma.
#food-insecurity
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Online Community Development

How the 'Little Free Pantry' Can Help Feed the Hungry Without Requiring Them to Drive - Streetsblog USA

Online Community Development
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

How the 'Little Free Pantry' Can Help Feed the Hungry Without Requiring Them to Drive - Streetsblog USA

Micro-pantries are small, community-maintained food compartments addressing food insecurity for people without reliable transportation to traditional food banks.
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

Well, That Sucks

Kyle Fraser, Survivor 48 winner, was medically evacuated from Survivor 50 after suffering a suspected torn ACL during the first immunity challenge.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Hope in Hostage-Taking and Kidnapping Incidents

Narratives shape how people process trauma and build resilience, while uncertainty from wrongful detention creates profound psychological strain that unfolds silently within families.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: The Wildfire Season You're Not Prepared For

Extreme wildfire conditions caused by heat, drought, and wind alignment have nearly tripled globally over 45 years, with human-caused climate change responsible for over half this increase, making simultaneous extreme fire weather across multiple regions increasingly common.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Mamdani warns dangers of historic snowfall, pledges to get homeless out of the cold

Hizzoner confidently stated that he is ready for round two of the big snowstorm this winter but didn't mince words when it came to the severity of the snowfall expected to coat the Big Apple throughout Sunday and Monday. A blanket of between 18-24 inches has been forecast to fall across the city in all. If it comes to pass as is predicted, this will put this snowfall into the top 10 snowfall events in the history of New York City. That is what we are looking at, Mamdani warned. The bottom line is to stay home and stay safe.
US politics
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

UN emergency food aid in Somalia may halt by April amid severe hunger

Acute hunger in Somalia threatens millions; WFP faces funding shortages that could halt lifesaving food and nutrition assistance by April without immediate support.
Gadgets
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

When every second counts: government tech helps first responders' lifesaving missions

Indoor-capable drones and indoor location-tracking technologies significantly improve first responder situational awareness and reduce risk in hazardous interior environments.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

In case of emergency: The importance of learning CPR, pet first aid

But if we're not prepared, panic and confusion can hinder our ability to act appropriately when they need us most. The best way to increase your chances of responding quickly and calmly is to familiarize yourself with basic pet first aid techniques. Though never a substitute for veterinary treatment, properly applied first aid can minimize a pet's trauma and even save their life until you are able to transport them to a veterinarian,
Pets
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The 10 Best Foods To Keep In Your Car In Case Of Winter Weather Emergencies - Tasting Table

There are several things you'll want to keep in your car for winter emergencies, including a first aid kit, blankets, jumper cables, and even an emergency radio. But what about food? You don't want to be sitting there for hours, hungry and freezing cold, with nothing to eat. We talked to a few safety experts, including Dr. Jason Schroder, medical director and co-founder of Craft Body Scan;
Food & drink
Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I travel for a living. Here are 9 items I always pack in case my flight is canceled and I get stranded.

Always pack a laptop with VPN, a power bank, a swimsuit, necessary medication, and travel insurance to maintain work, health, and flexibility during travel disruptions.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

Where to find a warming center in NYC right now

New York City expanded warming centers, buses, and drop-in spaces; call 311 for the nearest location, hours, and emergency outreach during extreme cold.
#winter-storm
fromWIRED
2 months ago
Environment

Underwear Is Emergency Gear! How to Prep for This Weekend's Extreme Winter Weather

fromWIRED
2 months ago
Environment

Underwear Is Emergency Gear! How to Prep for This Weekend's Extreme Winter Weather

fromFuturism
1 month ago

Hospital Evacuated When Man Arrives With WW1 Shell Stuck in the Wildest Part of His Body Imaginable

Now, in a twist to the age-old story that even the writing room of "Grey's Anatomy" couldn't have come up with, a man in France was rushed to the operating room after staffers at the Rangueil Hospital in Toulouse found out he had shoved a 37mm brass-and-copper "collectible shell" that was used by the Imperial German Army during World War 1 up his rectum.
Medicine
Psychology
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This Is Why We Actually Panic-Buy At The Grocery Store Ahead Of Storms, According To Science - Tasting Table

Fear and social contagion drive panic buying, creating actual shortages through self-reinforcing behavior despite adequate underlying supply.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

In Gaza, We're Struggling to Reintroduce Foods to Bodies Adjusted to Starvation

Since October's ceasefire, which meant Israel would allow some - but not nearly enough - aid trucks to enter our besieged Strip, people in Gaza have desperately been eating, whenever possible, what they had been deprived of previously. Yet, as a result, many have developed " refeeding syndrome," which is a serious medical condition. Refeeding syndrome occurs when food is suddenly reintroduced after a prolonged period of starvation - and Israel has subjected those of us in Gaza to such periods on multiple occasions.
World news
fromWIRED
2 months ago

True Patriots Are Cashing In on the Apocalypse

When it comes to prepping, look to the Mormons. It's right there, in the official name of the religion: To be a "Latter-day Saint" is explicitly to believe in, and prepare for, the end times. This is why, on a calm morning last September, I arrive just outside Salt Lake City in a place called American Fork and knock on the door of Tyler Stapleton, the chief product engineer for off-grid power products at 4Patriots, one of the biggest companies pushing preparedness into the mainstream.
Gadgets
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Borough Park fire injures one firefighter, six civilians

BOROUGH PARK - A fire inside a Borough Park building left six civilians and one firefighter injured on Wednesday, Jan. 28. The blaze started at 8:50 a.m. on the second floor of the building. FDNY said 21 units and 79 firefighters and EMS workers were at the scene. The fire was put out at 10:10 a.m. One person is in critical condition while five civilians and a firefighter sustained minor injuries.
New York City
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Critical incident declared at city hospital trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust declared a critical incident due to unprecedented patient demand, causing severe delays and elective procedure rearrangements to protect patient safety.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Hospital disruption continues after fire

A fire in the endoscopy unit at Southampton General Hospital forced evacuation of over 200 patients, cancellation of planned operations, and diversion of emergency cases.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Woman hospitalised over dessert containing nuts

"A Bradford food business was recently the subject of a complaint from an individual with a nut allergy who was hospitalised after ordering a dessert dish. "Despite making the business aware of her allergy the complainant was served a 'Nutella' style topping instead of Belgian chocolate." It said undercover officers then visited the premises and replicated the customer's experience "The food product was submitted to the public analyst, where the presence of hazelnuts was confirmed."
Food & drink
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Famine conditions spread to more towns in Sudan's Darfur, experts warn

Acute malnutrition has reached famine-level thresholds among children in Um Baru and Kernoi, North Darfur, risking excess mortality and wider catastrophic hunger.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Grocery Stores Across the Country Emptied Out As Americans Panic Buy Ahead of Massive Winter Storm

Panic buying has emptied grocery shelves nationwide as Winter Storm Fern threatens two-thirds of the U.S., prompting emergency declarations and extreme cold warnings.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

What we can learn about U.S. disaster response-a year after the LA wildfires

Simultaneous, wind-driven wildfires in densely populated Los Angeles exposed systemic failures, heroic local responses, and urgent gaps in U.S. disaster preparedness and recovery.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Should Never, Ever Make

If you are choking and are alone, try to get yourself into a high-traffic area, such as a hallway in a building or outside your house. If you pass out, you're way more likely to be found as opposed to being in a room in a building or your house. Call 911 even though you can't speak. Someone will be sent to your location by dispatch.
Public health
fromNature
1 month ago

How to rescue the aid industry: focus on conflict prevention, not just relief

In 2025, the administration of US President Donald Trump ordered the US Agency for International Development to be closed; this year, it withdrew the country from 66 international organizations. Other Western nations that are plagued with high levels of debt and pressure to prioritize domestic challenges have slashed their foreign aid, too. According to projections, official development assistance dropped by 9-17% in 2025, amounting to some US$55 billion.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

How 911 calls actually work, according to a former emergency dispatcher

Across the country, emergency call centers are short-staffed, underfunded, and losing dispatchers faster than they can replace them. A 2023 survey found that one in four 911 positions nationwide is vacant, and 36% of centers reported having fewer positions filled in 2022 than in 2019. Martinez explains to Business Insider how dispatchers decide who gets help first for police, ambulance, and fire services, why they sometimes have to drop one call to save another, and the "caller hacks" that can literally save your life.
Mental health
fromKqed
2 months ago

Living With Fire: Inside Northern California's First 'Wildfire-Prepared Neighborhood' | KQED

"Fire-hardened homes are the future of the state of California," said El Dorado County Supervisor George Turnboo.
California
Public health
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Campbell hosts CERT Academy winter training

Local community offers CERT disaster-preparedness training, a Lunar New Year celebration, and recognizes the Open Space Authority for governance transparency.
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Need To Stop Making ASAP

Home medical oxygen increases fire risk; secure and store cylinders properly, avoid ignition sources, and use smoke alarms and warning signs.
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