All Hazards Emergency Planning and Consulting

06/19/2026

Planned shelter-in-place options could help residents in fire-risk areas better survive wildfire when they cannot get out, but it could also deter residents from evacuating early, putting them and firefighters at greater risk.

06/19/2026

06/15/2026

More rain is falling across the United States; at the same time, droughts are getting worse.

Both are symptoms of the same disruption: Rising temperatures are pushing the water cycle out of sync. Warmer air holds more moisture – producing heavier downpours. But when rain arrives faster than soil can absorb it, water runs off rather than sinking in and recharging groundwater. Higher temperatures then accelerate evaporation during the gaps between storms, drying out landscapes faster than before.

The apparent paradox is that more water is falling while less is being retained.

Research from UMass Amherst is documenting these shifts across the US and beyond. In the Northeast alone, wet years and dry years are both becoming more frequent. The same dynamic is playing out across climates worldwide.

These shifts call for changes in infrastructure, policy, and behaviour:
💧 Urban design that works with water – rain gardens, bioswales, and drainage systems built for heavier storms
🏙️ Land-use planning that treats flood risk as a baseline, not an exception
🚿 Conservation measures that stretch water supply through dry periods
📊 Climate data infrastructure that gives communities and farmers the scenarios they need to plan ahead

In the long term, reducing greenhouse gas emissions remains the only lever capable of slowing the underlying disruption to precipitation patterns.

The water cycle has always been a system of extremes – what is changing is how far human-driven warming is pushing it.

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06/15/2026

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06/13/2026

06/13/2026

Are you ready if severe weather threatens your area? Knowing where to go can save your life. Before a tornado warning is issued, spot a safe place on the lowest level of your home, away from windows. In a mobile home? Plan to relocate to a sturdy building. ready.gov/tornadoes

06/13/2026

Share your travel plans with someone you trust. In emergencies, they can help first responders locate you.

06/13/2026

Strong emergency management programs start with knowledgeable professionals.

EMAP's Business Consultant Training helps consultants better understand the standards, consultant responsibilities, and the strategies that support organizations throughout the accreditation journey.

Join EMAP on August 26-27: https://emap.org/bci/

06/11/2026

It's Water Safety Wednesday! 🌊 🏊 This summer, make it a family priority to build confidence in the water by learning how to:

✅be safe
✅make good choices
✅swim &
✅handle emergencies, like helping someone in distress in the water

Visit redcross.org/watersafety to learn more.