Recent threats from Russian President Putin and the COVID pandemic are showing the world how swiftly society can grind to a halt. In Sweden, with its bid to join NATO and the war in Ukraine, citizens are being encouraged to get ready...

Explore essential fire safety measures, including the importance of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and the E.D.I.T.H. (Exit Drills In The Home) plan. Learn how to stay safe in case of a fire emergency by understanding...

Explore the proactive steps individuals can take to address climate change and protect forests. Learn about the role of climate activists, the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and the benefits of adopting sustainable...

Learn about the common causes of outdoor fires and essential prevention strategies to keep your environment safe. Discover how to address fire hazards like fireworks, careless smoking, and children playing with fire, ensuring a fun and...

Learn essential steps for safely escaping a burning building, including testing doors for heat, getting low to avoid smoke inhalation, using windows as exits, and extinguishing clothing fires. This guide provides crucial information to...

Dive into the urban survival journey of My Linh and Timothy, two 20-year-olds learning to cope without modern conveniences after a hypothetical disaster. Under the guidance of a survival expert, they discover how to secure shelter,...

Communities across P.E.I. are ready with emergency plans just in case a post-tropical storm hits P.E.I. this hurricane season. Meanwhile, the province is reminding people to have an emergency kit ready. CBC’s Tony Davis has more.

The extreme wildfire season in 2023 forced thousands of people from their homes. Here’s what you need to plan ahead, and put together a basic kit of emergency supplies.

Cities and provinces are looking to the federal government for strategies and funds to help with disaster preparedness, but after years of devastating floods and fires there’s a lot of catching up to do.

Before a major storm hits, government officials say Canadians should have food, medication and necessities for at least 72 hours. But as recent extreme weather events have proven, sometimes the aftermath is longer than three days. The...

The prepper movement isn’t new, but recent climate disasters, civil unrest and the war in Ukraine have caused it to balloon. CBC’s David Common ventures into the world of prepping and uncovers a once-fringe movement going mainstream.

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, 17-year-old Ukrainian student Igor Gamaniuk joined Cheddar News to discuss the impact of the war over the past three months, his decision to stay in, and his efforts to help those who are...

Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair told CBC chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton that the measures taken by the federal government have been effective in dealing with the situation in Ottawa.

New York is under a state of emergency as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise. Officials are also worried the virus is spreading undetected, because there's a shortage of test kits.

In the aftermath of flooding in Texas that left many people dead or missing, including children and staff at a girls’ summer camp, concerns were raised about how safe children are while at camp. CBC’s Sam Brooks went to visit a camp...

With severe weather becoming more frequent, keeping an emergency kit with non-perishable food, water, first aid items and copies of important documents can come in handy.

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OSHA records show Mayfield Consumer Products was cited for 12 violations in 2019, two related to emergency preparedness.

The White House appealed a lower court ruling ordering work to continue until October 3.

Critics say that the Trump administration's efforts to end the census early could result in undercounting minorities.

Census deadlines have been a back-and-forth legal battle ever since the pandemic complicated collection efforts.

Saugus High School has an extensive safety plan, which may have helped victims immediately after the shooting.

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