We spoke with the director of the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness in Ouachita, who shared many useful tips to try at home.

And something many do not consider is the importance of protecting important documents in case of flooding, fire or worse. Sheet protectors are a great first step in keeping papers safe, but a fireproof storage box is a great and surprisingly affordable way to keep your documents clean and intact.

As many know from experience, disasters can happen to anyone, anywhere. Natural or human-caused disasters can be highly localized or have an impact regionally or even nationally. While warnings can vary from a few minutes to a few days,

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 your household have what you need to get up and go in the ...

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 how to prepare for and recover from disasters such as ...

(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 said. Starlin has spent his life running toward ...

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 with emergency response and resulting in unsafe ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaiian Islands face a triple threat of heavy rain, thunderstorms and snow as a “potent” low-pressure system makes its way through. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Heavy ...

The first-ever National Preparedness Day is Sunday, Jan. 25. 4Patriots is christening the inaugural holiday with its JanuREADY initiative featuring a month of free online instruction through the 4Patriots University, dedicated 4Patriots Preparedness Blog posts, how-to videos, downloadable emergency checklists and 4Patriots product discounts.