And something many do not consider is the importance of protecting important documents in case of flooding, fire or worse.

As many know from experience, disasters can happen to anyone, anywhere. Natural or human-caused disasters can be highly ...

As climate emergencies like wildfires and hurricanes become more prevalent, it's important to have essentials like food and medicine on hand and ready to go in case you need to evacuate. Do you and ...

SPONSORED – FEMA disaster expert Cheryl Nelson shares critical preparedness strategies. Nelson, a meteorologist and instructor at the FEMA National Disaster Preparedness Training Center, will discuss ...

National Preparedness Month serves as an opportunity to consider potential emergencies and make efforts to get ready for them by learning where safe places are for evacuation and discussing plans with ...

(WGHP) — Jim Starlin spent years as a firefighter and paramedic and served as an emergency preparedness coordinator at Duke University. “If you’re not ready when it happens, it’s too late,” Starlin ...

The first-ever National Preparedness Day is Sunday, Jan. 25. 4Patriots is christening the inaugural holiday with its ...

Extreme weather events like hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and tornadoes can be devastating. So how can you stay prepared? First, know the risk for your area and then create your family emergency plan ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- September is National Preparedness Month, and Wake County officials are urging people to take proactive steps now to be ready in case disaster strikes. Emergency management ...

During National Preparedness Month, the Napa County Red Cross encourages all households to get ready for the next emergency or disaster. “Having a game plan in place is essential for all households so ...

The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina revealed significant deficiencies in public preparedness, unclear state guidance, and a shortage of pet-friendly emergency shelters, escalating the risks associated ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaiian Islands face a triple threat of heavy rain, thunderstorms and snow as a “potent” low-pressure system makes its way through. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or ...