Ideally, you’d have weeks or days to prepare for an extreme weather. But the reality is, especially with floods, wildfires, and tornadoes, things change quickly. That’s why it’s critical to plan in ...

Director of Lexington Emergency Management talk about what you need to be prepared in case of an emergency or natural disaster. Kentucky Edition is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, ...

If you live in a part of the world prone to wildfires, floods, blizzards, tornadoes, or earthquakes, there are ways you can make sure you’re financially prepared for disaster, beyond insurance. The ...

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The worst-case scenario has happened: A fire broke out in your area and after dashing to safety you’re now ruminating on what you need to do next. Before you start to think about what the recovery ...

First responders said Thursday's earthquake and tsunami warning was a reminder to prepare for the next big quake. That includes making sure that you're insured to cover any damage from a major quake.

Preparedness for the future is nonnegotiable. As natural disasters become more frequent and more severe, their impact also becomes more widespread. Americans are feeling the effects of extreme weather ...

SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. - September is National Preparedness Month. Emergency officials in Sussex County are demonstrating how residents can be prepared at home if a disaster were to strike. Sussex County ...

San Francisco was blindsided and nearly burned to rubble 100 years ago today as a pre-dawn 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocked what was then called "the Paris of the West." More than 3000 people perished.