Hurricane Hilary has worked up to a Category 4 hurricane. By the time it reaches Southern California, it’s expected to be a tropical storm. Are you ready? You should have an emergency kit on hand for ...

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A go-bag contains essential supplies for emergencies like severe weather, power outages, or regional unrest. Recommended items include a first aid kit, chargers, food, water, medications, and a ...

Philadelphia averted a drinking water crisis following the chemical spill into the Delaware River, but the days-long scare served as a reminder that disaster can strike at any time and that it's ...

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Now is the time to build your home emergency kit with this list of battery-powered lights, non-perishable food, basics for ...

Hurricane season is upon us, and it's important to be prepared ahead of disaster. Use our go-bag checklist to build your own!

The traffic nightmare that unfolded in freezing temperatures along a 50-mile stretch of Interstate 95 in Virginia on Monday into Tuesday has highlighted the need for motorists to equip their vehicles ...

It's the middle of January and you're driving down Route 13 after a snowstorm. All the sudden, you hit black ice and end up stuck in a snow bank. This is not the situation anyone wants to face. The ...

It's the sort of scenario we've all seen in movies but never imagine finding ourselves in: Your car breaks down on a desolate road, far from civilization, with nightfall approaching or inclement ...