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

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According to Cal Fire PIO Heather Williams, keeping your bag by your front door is best, so you can easily grab it and go.

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National Preparedness Month serves as an opportunity to consider potential emergencies and make efforts to get ready for them by learning where safe places are for evacuation and discussing plans with ...

No matter where you live, no household should be without an emergency first-aid kit like this one. Packed into a neat carry ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- September is National Preparedness Month, and it's especially important for older adults to think about what they need to be ready in the face of an emergency. Experts offer some ...

MISSION, Kan., Sept. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) As many know from experience, disasters can happen to anyone, anywhere. Natural or human-caused disasters can be highly localized or ...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - July’s deadly floods have put emergency preparedness and response into the spotlight in Texas. Dr. Matthew Boyce, a professor in Health Policy and Management, said the ...

On May 26, more than 70 people were injured after a car ploughed into crowds celebrating their club’s Premier League title in central Liverpool, England. Days later, in early June, another car crashed ...

June is National Pet Preparedness Month. This is a time to focus on ensuring the safety and well-being of the animals in our lives, especially during emergencies. Are you prepared if disaster strikes?

Since 1985, a federal emergency preparedness program has helped fun emergency management agencies in 10 central Kentucky ...