As a new academic year has started and special events are being planned, the Office of Emergency Preparedness encourages all departments, student groups and others on the West Lafayette campus to ...

Climate change is making extreme weather events and natural hazards more frequent and intense. Here’s how to prepare before ...

As the new academic year gets underway, those planning events for colleges, departments or student groups at the West Lafayette location are encouraged to follow an emergency preparedness checklist.

If disaster strikes, it's critical to have basic supplies on hand to survive the initial aftermath. In some cases, emergency help could take hours or days, and utilities we rely on, like electricity ...

Being prepared can make a difference when it comes to ensuring your loved ones’ safety and handling situations such as ...

Douglas McIntyre highlights an emergency preparedness checklist inspired by a New York Times article. He discusses essential items like water, documents, cash, multi-purpose tools, non-perishable food ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When a flood, wildfire or other natural disaster hits, evacuating residents are much more likely to grab important documents, ...

Natural disasters are often unexpected and can cause considerable damage to properties. Recent wildfires have highlighted the importance of disaster preparedness both personally and professionally.

National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. This month, the Office of Resiliency will provide resources for ...

The following article is written by W. Jan Allison, RN, CHSP, manager of accreditation and survey readiness, clinical services department, for Surgical Care Affiliates. It is imperative for ambulatory ...