Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's plan to deputize citizens for emergencies has stoked Democrats' ire, but he calls it a necessary preparedness measure.
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Taiwanese leaders are furious at the People's Republic of China after the communist nation thanked the global community for their sympathies regarding a massive earthquake on the island.
Here are ways to protect your house and family in case of an earthquake. Tips from FEMA and Ready.gov help to keep you and your family safe during an earthquake.
On April 5, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake rocked New Jersey, New York and other northeastern states. Here's what to do in the event of an earthquake and how to stay safe.
Video from security cameras caught the moment when the floor collapsed on the second floor of a shopping center due to a possible sinkhole damaging the ground floor.
18 people have been killed and four people are missing this week in Madagascar after a tropical cyclone made landfall on the north end of the island nation; severe flooding has affected villages.
Landslides around the world have killed hundreds of people at once, but they are difficult to predict. Scientists study their risks and warnings to try to be better prepared.