As communities are banding together to help those impacted by recent tornados, local governments are looking at their shelter, emergency, and evacuation plans and wondering if their citizens are ready for tornado and hurricane seasons.

Auburn Hills, Michigan is a 31-year-old, growing community with an unusual tax base breakdown of 80 percent commercial and 20 percent residential.

Quarterly newsletter from FEMA/DHS with information on recent disaster activities, an updates on upcoming activities and opportunities.

This article will show how resiliency has been expanded to include actions before, during, and after a disaster.

Emergency communication.