When it comes to emergency food storage, consistency is key. Establish a simple rotation system, such as labeling items with ...

Having enough food and water on hand when a disaster strikes is critical, but it’s not all there is to preparing for an emergency. It’s important to know where to go for free fresh or hot food, clean ...

Use this expert-backed list of supplies and planning steps to stay ready for hurricanes, earthquakes and other emergencies.

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Most people don’t think about preparing for a disaster unless they’ve lived through one. Anyone who’s survived a house fire, sheltered in place during an earthquake or tornado, or lost possessions in ...

Forecasters within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predict this summer’s hurricane season, which started June 1, will be “above average” in terms of activity. NOAA’s ...

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 ...

Typically after a disaster, the federal government temporarily raises the income ceiling for its emergency food-stamp program To avoid the kind of delays that plagued the state after Hurricane Gustav, ...