Your kit should include a number of basic, household items that can last you at least three to five days during an emergency. Your kit should also have additional items based on individuals needs. The ...

No matter where you live, emergencies can (and do) happen. But whether it’s snow storms, wildfires, or hurricanes, the danger of serious emergencies can almost always be mitigated by investing in the ...

Hurricane Hilary has worked up to a Category 4 hurricane. By the time it reaches Southern California, it’s expected to be a tropical storm. Are you ready? You should have an emergency kit on hand for ...

Philadelphia averted a drinking water crisis following the chemical spill into the Delaware River, but the days-long scare served as a reminder that disaster can strike at any time and that it's ...

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Motorists being stranded for hours on a highway in Virginia has highlighted the need to keep certain emergency supplies in your car during the winter. The traffic nightmare that unfolded in freezing ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you've recently experienced an emergency of some kind or want to establish some peace of mind in ...

It's the middle of January and you're driving down Route 13 after a snowstorm. All the sudden, you hit black ice and end up stuck in a snow bank. This is not the situation anyone wants to face. The ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Hurricane season is here, and the KVUE Storm Team wants to make sure you are fully prepared with everything you need in your emergency kit in the event a hurricane hits in your area.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When disaster strikes — whether it's a power outage, hurricane, or blizzard — having an emergency ...

It's the sort of scenario we've all seen in movies but never imagine finding ourselves in: Your car breaks down on a desolate road, far from civilization, with nightfall approaching or inclement ...