This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” Ideally, you’d have weeks or days to prepare for an extreme weather. But the reality is, especially with ...

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State Route 14 remains closed, with multiple structures being threatened by the brush fire that ignited Friday afternoon.

The extreme costs and death toll of recent floodings across Texas, New Mexico, and the Northeast have put into question the ...

Massachusetts launched a statewide initiative Monday to ensure assisted living residences across the state are safe and in ...

The Chance Harbour Fire, which destroyed many cabins in Puddin Cove and surrounding areas, continues to blaze out-of-control and as of Sunday morning, had spread to 1,660 hectares. It grew in size on ...

An oceanographer explains how climate change, warming oceans and a souped-up atmosphere are creating conditions for deadly floods.

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” There is so much to think about in the hours, days, and weeks after a disaster. Whether you’re seeking ...

Making a go bag list? Here are our top picks for short-term survival scenarios based on extensive field tests.

Residents are encouraged to check their evacuation zone at mendoready.org and sign up for alerts — it could save a life.

In traditional architecture, exit maps during emergencies are static, wall-mounted or printed, carefully laid out to lead the occupants to safety. These charts presume that doors remain static, ...

A town trustee says it’s been 15 years since Nederland started discussing a fire evacuation route critical to one of its communities.