Although the risk of devastating wildfires is much lower in Massachusetts than in California, the Bay State is still subject ...

Central Saanich kicks off free emergency preparedness workshops in February with information on emergency plans, kits and ...

These six essentials provide a quick mental checklist. Now, let’s break down how to prepare for each category in detail. Your ...

Look out for signs such as coughing, choking, difficulty breathing, increased panting, or loud abnormal breath sounds. Pets ...

Learn 3 reasons why it’s important to prepare your home or property. The Be Prepared brochure lists tips, web sites, resources and contacts to help educate your community about emergency preparedness ...

We found four emergency car kits worth stashing in your vehicle to be prepared for everything from flat tires to medical ...

When people with disabilities aren’t included in disaster plans, the results can be deadly, advocates say. They advise that ...

This past week my sleep has been disturbed as I watch news accounts of the wildfire destruction in the Mecca of the film ...

Let’s start with your home. Check for drafts around your windows and doors — feel for any cold air sneaking in. Seal those ...

With an hour to evacuate, Porter and her family each packed a bag of clothes. She tucked a box of her childhood photos into the car, along with a bin of stuff from when her son was born. They also ...

Here are some tips from Ready.gov for maintaining a go bag once it is assembled: Store canned food in a cool, dry place. Store boxed food in tightly closed metal or plastic containers. Replace expired ...