No matter where you live, emergencies can (and do) happen. But whether it’s snow storms, wildfires, or hurricanes, the danger of serious emergencies can almost always be mitigated by investing in the ...

We’re all for protecting our peace and avoiding doomscrolling, but taking simple steps to feel prepared can help calm anxiety. If things do go sideways – like power outages, supply chain issues, or ...

If you have to drive in a snowstorm, here's what the National Weather Service recommends you have stashed in your car. Large empty can to use as emergency toilet, tissues, toilet paper and paper ...

Hurricane Hilary has worked up to a Category 4 hurricane. By the time it reaches Southern California, it's expected to be a tropical storm. Are you ready? You should have an emergency kit on hand for ...

The historically destructive Los Angeles wildfires have multiplied, and many are still not contained. As of Jan. 9, the fires have killed “at least five people, put tens of thousands under mandatory ...

Philadelphia averted a drinking water crisis following the chemical spill into the Delaware River, but the days-long scare served as a reminder that disaster can strike at any time and that it's ...

Do you have your kit ready?

The North Coast is experiencing a “mess of wintry precipitation” as that could last through the weekend. No one plans to get stuck in their car in a snowbank or waiting for a tow truck as snow piles ...

A winter emergency car kit can include food and water, a set of jumper cables and an ice scraper, warm clothing, and shoes or boots for the snow.