Here's why to close interior doors before a hurricane hits. Plenty of people don't know to do this, but it could protect your ...

The main water valve is often on the front wall of the basement, though it could also be outside, near the water meter. Most ...

When disaster strikes, the stores often aren't open. We asked emergency preparedness experts for the essential gear in case ...

As a new academic year has started and special events are being planned, the Office of Emergency Preparedness encourages all departments, student groups and others on the West Lafayette campus to ...

You don't need a lengthy list for home and car winter emergency kits. Start with the basics to ride out blizzards and blackouts warmly and safely.

HHS’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is offering a free checklist to help hospitals prepare for and manage the Ebola ...

Ice, snow, sleet, frost, and extreme cold temperatures have been a threat to Alabama during the past few years and will continue to cause significant issues in the future. The ice event, commonly ...

Portland, Ore. (KOIN) — September marks National Preparedness Month, the perfect time to see how financially prepared you are for the unexpected. In the Portland Metro area, the risk of a natural ...

As the new academic year gets underway, those planning events for colleges, departments or student groups at the West Lafayette location are encouraged to follow an emergency preparedness checklist.

As temperatures drop and winter weather approaches, the Kane County Health Department invites residents to a Winter Preparedness Workshop designed to help families get ready for the season. The free, ...

At Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), safety is the cornerstone of their commitment to customers and employees. It is not a matter of if, but when the next hurricane will hit our state, which is why ...