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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Disasters can happen anywhere at any time. Be prepared. fstop123 via Getty Images When disasters hit, they can mean days to weeks ...

This story was originally published in 2016. Emergency managers recommend Oregonians have a two-week emergency preparedness kit at home and a 72-hour "get-home" kit in a vehicle or office because ...

And something many do not consider is the importance of protecting important documents in case of flooding, fire or worse. Sheet protectors are a great first step in keeping papers safe, but a ...

In times of crisis, having the right tools and resources at your disposal can mean the difference between safety and danger. Whether it’s a natural disaster, a power outage, or an unexpected emergency ...

Hurricanes are dangerous, destructive, and deadly, even if you don’t live near coastal areas. We’ve seen year after year, just how much hurricanes can devastate, all the way from the coast to the ...

Does your family have a safe meeting place in case of a house fire? Does everyone know where to seek shelter from a tornado or earthquake? Most Americans say disaster preparedness is important to them ...

Emergency responders used to say three days of supplies was what you needed in case of a major earthquake or other massive disaster. Now, it's two weeks. The change was fairly recent. It came after ...

Do you and your household have what you need to get up and go in the event of a natural disaster? Maybe you haven't packed that emergency go bag yet because you think it's too costly, too time ...