The federal agency established standardized professional definitions and 12 core responsibilities in September 2026.
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October 6, 2026
APS Integrated Fire Safety Courses Into Its PlatformThe system now provides centralized access to more than 35 training modules for fire professionals across the U.S.
October 5, 2026
APCO Sought Volunteers for Emergency Data StandardAPCO International is looking for volunteers to develop a national standard for validating emergency communications data.
October 2, 2026
CDC Tested Avian Flu Readiness in 2026 DrillsFederal health officials conducted 73 avian influenza simulations across U.S. regions between January and June 2026.
October 1, 2026
Lawmakers Introduced Community Disaster Protection ActThe proposed legislation seeks to create a federal grant program to boost community-based catastrophe insurance coverage.
October 1, 2026
Simplesense Launched AWS Marketplace StorefrontThe defense contractor has streamlined procurement for its emergency alerting and installation resilience technology.
October 1, 2026
GAO Report Criticized FEMA Over Grant Processing DelaysA government audit found that lengthy review processes and program pauses hampered resilience project funding.
September 29, 2026
NASA Clarified Viral Asteroid Impact ClaimsSocial media rumors incorrectly cited a 2019 planetary defense training exercise as an actual impact forecast.
September 28, 2026
Rail Research Projects Examined System ResilienceThe Mineta Transportation Institute published five new studies to bolster rail safety against extreme weather events.
September 28, 2026
U.S. Army Will Launch 2026 Winter Safety CampaignThe Army's Be Aware, Prepare, Take Care initiative aims to mitigate seasonal hazards for personnel through March.
September 27, 2026
Obama Named Vincent Yu Novel to Summer ListThe debut novel Seek Immediate Shelter was inspired by the 2018 Hawaii false missile alert.
