The first-ever National Preparedness Day is Sunday, Jan. 25. 4Patriots is christening the inaugural holiday with its ...

And something many do not consider is the importance of protecting important documents in case of flooding, fire or worse.

As climate emergencies like wildfires and hurricanes become more prevalent, it's important to have essentials like food and medicine on hand and ready to go in case you need to evacuate. Do you and ...

SPONSORED – FEMA disaster expert Cheryl Nelson shares critical preparedness strategies. Nelson, a meteorologist and instructor at the FEMA National Disaster Preparedness Training Center, will discuss ...

(WGHP) — Jim Starlin spent years as a firefighter and paramedic and served as an emergency preparedness coordinator at Duke University. “If you’re not ready when it happens, it’s too late,” Starlin ...

National Preparedness Month serves as an opportunity to consider potential emergencies and make efforts to get ready for them by learning where safe places are for evacuation and discussing plans with ...

(This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.) Over 130 people attended a hurricane preparedness exposition, hosted by Flagler Volunteer Services, Inc., to learn about ...

The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina revealed significant deficiencies in public preparedness, unclear state guidance, and a shortage of pet-friendly emergency shelters, escalating the risks associated ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- September is National Preparedness Month, and Wake County officials are urging people to take proactive steps now to be ready in case disaster strikes. Emergency management ...

National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. This month, the Office of Resiliency will provide resources for ...

SEATTLE — Wildfires, storms, power outages and other disasters are becoming more frequent and yet many aren’t as prepared as they should be. For older adults, especially those with chronic conditions ...

Get Your Family Ready and Safe. When a disaster strikes or a crisis breaks out, your first thoughts are often of family – especially your little ones. That’s why Save the Children launched Get Ready.