2026-01

Older adults face unique risks during disasters. Reduced mobility, chronic medical conditions, and sensory limitations c...

Disasters strike without warning, and when they do, families are the most vulnerable unit. Children, elderly members, an...

Aftershocks are one of the most dangerous phases following a major earthquake. Many serious injuries occur not during th...

The first 72 hours after an earthquake are the most dangerous and decisive period. Emergency services are overwhelmed, i...

Nighttime earthquakes are especially dangerous. Darkness, confusion, and sudden waking cause people to move blindly into...

Experiencing an earthquake while driving is extremely dangerous. Vehicles can lose control, roads can crack, and surroun...

During earthquakes, buildings often remain standing—but people are injured by what falls inside them. In many disaster r...