The safest place to be when a hurricane approaches is somewhere else; so you should definitely evacuate when you are told to.

Some preparation needs to happen well before a storm is imminent. That includes trimming or removing dead or weakened tree ...

Red Cross volunteers have been on the ground to help with recovery efforts. In Jamaica, where as many as 165,000 residents ...

Preparedness basics (for any disaster) No matter what type of natural disaster you might face, experts stress that the most important step is having a well-stocked emergency kit. The Federal Emergency ...

Several organizations have organized relief efforts after the Caribbean was hit by one of the strongest Atlantic storms on ...

A hurricane, wildfire, or blackout can arrive without warning — here’s what to have ready before it does. Andi Breitowich works across digital and print magazines covering health, fitness, nutrition, ...

All of Jamaica’s financial defenses — insurance, bonds and credit lines — could be deployed to recover from Hurricane Melissa ...

As the hurricane barreled toward Jamaica, Amazon’s disaster relief hub in Atlanta started to prepare. When Hurricane Melissa ...

Extreme weather and rising insurance premiums have bolstered the need for disaster planning. Advisors can help.

Contents of a mini go-bag Philadelphia city staff gave out at a preparedness event in Eastwick earlier this month. Items include a pill box, a first aid kit, an emergency tool that can break a car ...

"States need a federal agency to address natural disasters. Governor Stein has advocated for FEMA reform to accelerate ...