When disasters strike, the immediate focus is often on rescue operations, medical aid, and shelter. While these are undoubtedly critical, one often-overlooked yet essential need is sanitation.

As part of her proposal, Ruhe would require emergency shelters to have items for individuals who prefer not to stay in shelters, such as portable cooking fuel for camping stoves and food.

NOT REVERSING CLIMATE POLICY. NEW AT NOON. BURLINGTON'S MAYOR, EMMA MULVANEY- STANAK, ANNOUNCED THE OPENING OF AN EMERGENCY SHELTER IN ANTICIPATION FOR DANGEROUSLY COLD WEATHER THIS WEEKEND.

LYNN — It was getting close to dinnertime at Independence House, a Lynn emergency shelter, and the large, communal kitchen was coming alive. A mother sat at one of the tables, tending to a baby.

In the event of an emergency, the Sandwich Middle High Schools opens up to the public to offer shelter. Both people and pets are welcome. Barnstable County currently operates six regional ...

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - With bitter cold temperatures in the weekend forecast, the city of Burlington is opening a cold weather emergency shelter on Saturday. The shelter will be open at the ...

Shelter-in-place measures should be used only when there is an emergency and evacuation is not safe: Hazardous materials: Local authorities may issue a shelter-in-place order when chemical ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Common Council on Tuesday denied a proposal for a new homeless shelter on East Ferry Street. Many residents are pleased with the outcome, saying their voices ...

WAILUKU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Strong wind and heavy rain forced multiple closures and opened emergency shelters on Maui on Thursday. The county’s Emergency Operations Center was activated around 6: ...

This weekend, communities around the Humboldt Bay activated emergency weather shelters as temperatures in Eureka, Arcata and McKinleyville dropped to freezing overnight. And while early morning ...

The Lighthouse Mission’s new homeless shelter in Old Town Bellingham is set to begin housing residents in mid-October, incorporating a new “enhanced shelter” model. The five-story building at 1312 F ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The City of Pueblo Mayor Heather Graham announced a temporary housing and shelter emergency on Friday. The emergency goes into effect Friday at 7 p.m. and ends Feb.