Now in it’s 20th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a collaborative effort among businesses, government agencies and organizations to educate others on online safety.

National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. This year, FEMA’s Ready Campaign focuses […]

Extreme heat is in the forecast for Kansas City. What makes it extreme? Extreme heat is a period of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees for at […]

The Mid-America Regional Council tracks regional air quality and issues a daily SkyCast forecast from March to October. When an Ozone Alert is issued via the SkyCast, an unhealthy concentration of […]

The COVID-19 public health emergency declaration ended on May 11. This declaration allowed the government to respond quickly to the COVID-19 pandemic while addressing financial barriers related to care. According to […]

Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site. It ranges from threats and verbal abuse […]

Severe Weather Preparedness Week is a good time for individuals, families and businesses to learn about severe weather and how to protect themselves.  Lee este artículo en español The National […]

This post was originally posted on Jan. 3, 2022 and updated on Dec. 20, 2022. Winter storms bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice and high winds, but they also […]

Experts recommend getting flu and COVID-19 vaccinations before the holidays and taking precautions to reduce the spread of RSV and other respiratory illnesses during National Influenza Vaccination Week Leer este […]

Cybercrime continues to grow, especially as an increasing number of consumers turn to online shopping to fulfill holiday wishlists. Taking a few precautions can go a long way in preventing […]