#Disaster-Preparedness
Why Southerners Trust the Waffle House Index During Hurricanes
The Waffle House Index uses restaurant operating status to gauge storm severity and community recovery needs across the southeastern United States.
NEWire Desk • 11 Oct 2026
Don Bosco College Students Train for Disaster Response
136 volunteers at Don Bosco College Kohima learned disaster response and first aid from the 12th Battalion NDRF during a recent training session.
Naro Jamir • 21 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Youths Train for Emergency Response Roles
Meghalaya’s Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme trains young volunteers to assist authorities during disasters, public gatherings, and major sporting events.
Walrik Marak • 19 Sep 2026
Sikkim Tightens Flood Defenses Against Glacial Lake Risks
Chief Secretary R. Telang led a high-level meeting to boost Sikkim's glacial lake flood preparedness following lessons from the 2023 disaster.
Aiden Bhutia • 10 Sep 2026
Nagaland Honors Two Educators for Disaster Safety Leadership
Nagaland awarded two teachers for excellence in disaster preparedness training. The initiative focuses on turning safety protocols into school routines.
Kiyeto Swu • 5 Sep 2026
Sikkim Increases River Monitoring After Nepal Floods
Sikkim’s Mangan district has bolstered flood monitoring and early warning systems along Himalayan rivers following deadly flash floods in Nepal.
Aiden Bhutia • 29 Aug 2026
