When I lived in Florida, I had a neighbor named Ms. Carmen. She was in her late 70s, fiercely independent and lived alone ...

Prepare for hurricane season by creating a family emergency plan, staying insured, and packing a disaster kit with essentials.

Here's a one-stop guide to hurricane safety: tips for preparing your home, making a hurricane readiness kit, readying your pets and more ...

If you do not already have a mass notification system, emergency planning may be the time to investigate implementing that technology. Automated emailing or texting will make sure all residents ...

Key TakeawaysCreating a comprehensive family disaster plan with designated meeting points and communication strategies ...

There, Max has his own pet-friendly evacuation bunker: The home's spare bathroom ... − this is the time you should make sure your pet is part of your emergency preparedness plan, experts ...

For emergency home repair, cover broken windows or holes in the roof to prevent further damage from weather. Natural disasters can be emotionally taxing, but having a clear plan can make a difference.

The Emergency Management Office said Wednesday is the best time to check emergency kits to make sure ... said emergency plans should include shelter locations for when you are at home, school ...

The Somerset County commissioners will rely on an advisory board and eight flood-damaged communities to decide how a new disaster recovery fund is spent, they said Tuesday. The commissioners voted 3-0 ...

People should also make sure they have a plan for their pets in an emergency. A man paddles to safety during a major flooding event. Photo: NewsWire/ Elise Derwin NSW SES Randwick Unit member ...