And something many do not consider is the importance of protecting important documents in case of flooding, fire or worse.

As climate emergencies like wildfires and hurricanes become more prevalent, it's important to have essentials like food and medicine on hand and ready to go in case you need to evacuate. Do you and ...

SPONSORED – FEMA disaster expert Cheryl Nelson shares critical preparedness strategies. Nelson, a meteorologist and instructor at the FEMA National Disaster Preparedness Training Center, will discuss ...

That's not what Florida residents — or anyone — likes to hear. Colorado State University forecasters took their predictions a step further, saying Florida has a 92% chance of being impacted by a named ...

National Preparedness Month serves as an opportunity to consider potential emergencies and make efforts to get ready for them by learning where safe places are for evacuation and discussing plans with ...

The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina revealed significant deficiencies in public preparedness, unclear state guidance, and a shortage of pet-friendly emergency shelters, escalating the risks associated ...

(This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.) Over 130 people attended a hurricane preparedness exposition, hosted by Flagler Volunteer Services, Inc., to learn about ...

TAMPA BAY, Fla (BLOOM) – Extreme weather events and natural disasters impact millions of people annually, disrupting lives and causing significant financial losses. According to the National Oceanic ...

National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. This month, the Office of Resiliency will provide resources for ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- September is National Preparedness Month, and Wake County officials are urging people to take proactive steps now to be ready in case disaster strikes. Emergency management ...

If a storm knocked out your power tonight, could your family safely ride out 72 hours without heat, running water or hot food? For most households, the answer is no. The problem isn't a willingness to ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas lies in a region known as flash flood alley, which is prone for flooding due to the terrain and climatology. The First Warning Weather team wants to remind you about ...