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, including tips for preparing your home, making a hurricane readiness kit, and ...

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

During a May 21 community meeting at the Old National Guard Armory, a breakdown of millions of dollars in Community ...

The Saskatchewan government has declared a provincewide state of emergency, as wildfires raging in the north force thousands ...

According to estimates from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 56% of Americans turning 65 now are going to need long-term care sometime during their remaining days. Many will need it ...

Have a shelter-in-place plan with two weeks of supplies if staying home is an option ... Making a pet emergency pack in advance will be helpful. Make sure every pet has a carrier that is tagged ...

Under federal law, FEMA currently gives households only enough money — usually a few thousand dollars — to make their home habitable after a disaster. The policy has forced many households ...

Los Gatos introduced their new emergency manager and suggestions made by the Wildfire Advisory Group to prepare for fire ...