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

Major weather disasters regularly impact the nation, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in damage. Wildfires, heat waves, tornadoes, and record flooding have already happened this year, 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 ...

About 100 people attended the July 16 Picnic with the Chief to meet Poway’s new fire chief and learn about fire prevention and safety. While munching on free hamburgers and hot dogs served by the ...

Extreme weather events like hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and tornadoes can be devastating. So how can you stay prepared? First, know the risk for your area and then create your family emergency plan ...

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 ...

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 ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas lies in a region known as flash flood alley, which is prone for flooding due to the terrain and climatology. The First Warning Weather team wants to remind you about ...

During National Preparedness Month, the Napa County Red Cross encourages all households to get ready for the next emergency or disaster. “Having a game plan in place is essential for all households so ...

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 ...