When I lived in Florida, I had a neighbor named Ms. Carmen. She was in her late 70s, fiercely independent and lived alone with her two dogs and one cat, which were her closest companions.

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

Dust off your emergency plan, the 2025 Hurricane season is here. Our beautiful weather can turn ugly and even deadly this ...

As climate-related disasters grow more frequent and intense, one group remains dangerously underprepared: older adults. An expert in disaster preparations and response explains why planning should be ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Here's a one-stop guide to hurricane safety, including tips for preparing your home, making a hurricane readiness kit, and even how to keep pets safe.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...