At a minimum, you will need to wash your hands and dispose of garbage and human waste. Keep a supply of hygiene products on ...

Don’t forget to top off all your car’s fluids, especially antifreeze and winter-grade windshield washer fluid. Keep an ice ...

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging people to kick off the new year by putting together an emergency ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other government agencies offer several tips for how to prepare homes for cold and other winter weather, including: Insulate the walls and attic in ...

Emergency preparedness used to be something of a niche interest, but as extreme weather events become more frequent and more intense, an increasing number of people are realizing that it actually ...

A home security system can help keep your house safe, from cameras to smart doorbells and motion sensors. While you can go for professional installation services, we like DIY systems for their ...

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How you set up your at-home emergency kit is up to you, but we've rounded up a list of basic items based on the American Red Cross's emergency preparedness website. A hand-crank/solar-powered NOAA ...

This year’s storms pushed the boundaries of disaster preparedness while offering ... Moreover, federal emergency funding arrived too late for many communities to rebuild efficiently, amplifying ...

Merry Christmas, you filthy animals. The time has come for your annual “Home Alone” marathon — but where exactly are those films calling home this holiday season? In fairness, there are a ...

Following a few simple precautions can help protect your home and loved ones this winter season. Michael Stanley, Deputy Director and Fire Coordinator for the Saratoga County Office of Emergency ...