They're required to maintain comprehensive plans, but one expert says there are "serious concerns" about emergency response.

More than a quarter of state survey agencies lack adequate emergency preparedness skills, a new federal report shows. Partnering with other agencies and skilled nursing facilities could be a solution for getting nursing homes disaster ready, researchers say.

The increasing frequency and severity of natural and technological disasters have underscored the need for robust disaster preparedness within the healthcare system. In this context, nursing education plays a pivotal role in equipping frontline ...

Crews rescued a pair of stranded dolphins in Wareham Monday. NBC 10 I-Team: Recalled sprinklers at center of new filings in Gabriel House fire lawsuit New court filings are shedding light on what went wrong at the Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility ...

BUTLER, Ky. (WKRC) - Towns along the Ohio River and its tributaries are bracing for rising waters, with the Licking River posing a significant threat. Emergency management workers are closely monitoring the situation as the river is expected to crest at 47 ...