The national election, when the entire country was focused on one thing and everyone was involved in discussions on the same topic, reminded me that, in many ways, the United States is a giant ...

More cohesion and connection with those who live close by is increasingly important, given the challenges the future may bring. How resilient is your community? Together, can you rise to the ...

“Broken bones once healed are stronger than before” is a commonly used axiom while enduring hardship. While not quite medically accurate, it extols the virtue of resilience and growth through ...

What can an individual person do to adapt and recover from climate-related events? This question can be daunting for the everyday person to answer. It turns out, it can even be challenging for climate ...

New research from The University of Manchester has found that areas with higher community resilience experience better health—including lower rates of drugs, alcohol and suicide deaths—even when those ...

The Community-led Design of Resilient Infrastructures project brought together CU Boulder’s Center for Community Engagement, Design, and Research (CEDaR), the San Lazaro mobile home community, and ...

Researchers use mathematical modeling to probe whether cohesive communities are more resilient to extreme events, finding that emotional intensity and levels of stress play a big role. Tightly ...

Most people think about good schools, safe streets or desirable jobs when considering where to live. As climate risks inexorably rise, how well your community bounces back from a climate-related ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of emergency services, the role of executive fire officers extends beyond the immediate scope of fire response and EMS. As leaders, these officers must embrace a broader ...

Just months after raging wildfires destroyed thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area, California-based KB Home is unveiling what it calls its first "wildfire-resilient" community. The development, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Metal fencing and other fire-resistant materials and design were used in the community. A homebuilder has created the first ...