Rural Emergency Preparedness and Response – News
News stories from the past 60 days.
New Texas Energy Package Could Help Older Adults in Long-Term Care Facilities During Extreme Weather
Oct 20, 2025 - Discusses the challenges with caring for older adults in rural long-term care settings during natural disasters with a close look at the impact of 2021's Winter Storm Uri in Texas. Describes the outsized impact infrastructure failures have on the health of older adults. Highlights the Texas Backup Power Package, legislation aiming to strengthen energy resilience for critical facilities and essential services.
Source: The Daily Yonder
Sep 30, 2025 - Highlights rural community resilience hubs in Arizona, North Carolina, Virginia, and Hawaii, discussing their work in preparing for and responding to natural disasters and other emergencies. Discusses regional partnerships, funding, and how the hubs contribute to community connectedness.
Source: The Daily Yonder
Sep 15, 2025 - Profiles a partnership between healthcare providers, the Vermont Department of Health, and community organizations to improve health outcomes across rural Vermont. Discusses their response to 2 area floods.
Source: CDC Foundation
Last Updated: 10/20/2025