When disasters hit, they can mean days to weeks without power, and sometimes they allow just enough time to grab a bag of supplies and go. Now is the time to prepare, well before the disaster is on ...

Emergency management leaders encourage individuals and families to have a plan in the event of a disaster. People, according to some experts, should prepare to survive on their own for seven to 10 ...

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Be prepared this season in case a hurricane or tropical storm affects your area. Satellite image of Hurricane Irma strengthening to a category 5 storm provided by NASA for WMNF News (2024). This ...

Hurricanes are dangerous, destructive, and deadly, even if you don’t live near coastal areas. We’ve seen almost on repeat over the years, just how much hurricanes can devastate, all the way from the ...

A proper survival kit includes essentials like a compass, matches, knife, and food. Ask 100 outdoor enthusiasts to write up a shopping list for a wilderness survival kit and you’ll get 100 different ...

The French government is advising all residents to create a survival kit to have in their home in the event of a crisis such as war, nuclear accident, cyber-attack or a natural disaster. Here's what ...

That's why those agencies are asking for the public's help in funding 25 emergency medical supply kits. The kits will be placed across the county in preparation for the type of disaster when fast ...

In today’s unpredictable world, being prepared for emergencies and survival situations is more important than ever. From natural disasters to wilderness adventures gone awry, having the right ...

Just one-third of Americans have a disaster preparedness plan that includes their pet, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 dog or cat owners revealed half of Americans (52%) believe natural ...