When it comes to personal safety, no one ever wants to imagine that the worst could ever happen to themselves or their loved ones. But whether you live in an area that is prone to natural disasters or ...

Even if you don’t live in an area prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires or tornadoes, an emergency could strike any home at any time. And, if it did, would you know ...

Whether it's a power outage or case of extreme weather, you can stay prepared with an emergency go-bag. Use our go-bag ...

When disaster strikes, will you be ready? Experts in disaster relief and fire prevention and management recommend having a bug-out bag ready to grab at a moment's notice. So, what is a bug-out bag? A ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Doug Mahoney and Joshua Lyon In the event of a wildfire, a hurricane, a flood, ...

Preparing an emergency go bag can be overwhelming. It can be hard to know exactly what to pack. Buying food and supplies or opting for a premade survival kit can be expensive. And the task of ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Heather Kretzer, a health consultant for the Florida Department of Health in Panama City, lives ...

As the state marks one year since the outbreak of the devastating 2005 Los Angeles wildfires, the sudden danger posed by fast-moving blazes is on the minds of many Californians. When hot, dry and ...

In preparation for an emergency evacuation, families should have emergency "go bags" packed so they are ready to leave at a moments notice. Go bags should be easy to carry and hold a few essentials ...

For decades I’ve espoused the idea of having an emergency bag either with you or within easy access “just in case.” For a long time I used the Camelbak Transformer hydration pack as my basic platform ...

Across California, hot, dry and windy weather conditions make residents brace for wildfires. And if you live in an affected area, you could even be ordered to evacuate your home immediately to escape ...