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 ...

What supplies should you have on hand for a hurricane? Western North Carolina is down to the final hours before the effects of Hurricane Helene are predicted to sweep through the area. Some areas of ...

The historically destructive Los Angeles wildfires have multiplied, and many are still not contained. As of Jan. 9, the fires have killed “at least five people, put tens of thousands under mandatory ...

While a hurricane preparation checklist for anyone in a hurricane zone should cover basic needs for several days, those with health conditions may need additional items and should keep certain ...

The state of Texas is making it easier to begin preparing for hurricanes and other natural disasters. From Saturday to Monday, Texas residents will be exempt from paying the sales tax on emergency ...

WASHINGTON — Winter-like weather has arrived in the Pacific Northwest. The wet and cold weather is a good reminder to prepare your vehicle and have an emergency kit if you're planning to drive during ...

All State of California employees are considered “disaster service workers” and may be called on to provide assistance if a disaster occurs. Since the SEMS/ICS system will be used by first responders ...

Many people have an emergency checklist so they can stay prepared and know what to do if the worst happens. But it’s less common to have an emergency plan for a digital crisis, and there’s a lot that ...

The state of Texas is making it easier to begin preparing for hurricanes and other natural disasters. From Saturday to Monday, Texas residents will be exempt from paying the sales tax on emergency ...