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

Emergency managers recommend Oregonians have a two-week emergency preparedness kit at home and a 72-hour "get-home" kit in a vehicle or office because power, water, transportation and other systems we ...

Thursday’s 4.7 magnitude earthquake that rattled millions of homes across Southern California on Thursday brought another stark reminder that “the big one” could hit any time. Whenever the ground ...

Between the wildfires and flooding that we’ve seen in recent months, it’s normal to worry about a natural disaster striking.

When the next earthquake or natural disaster hits, you want to make sure you have key items to help you and your family survive. There are some essentials to keep in your emergency kit. "When it comes ...

South Carolina is observing Earthquake Preparedness Week from October 12–18, 2025. The campaign highlights South Carolina’s ...

If disaster strikes, it's critical to have basic supplies on hand to survive the initial aftermath. In some cases, emergency help could take hours or days, and utilities we rely on, like electricity ...

The most important role of DES in the immediate aftermath is creating communication between those responding and the people ...

A total of 980,458 participants were registered in San Diego to stop everything for a minute to "drop, cover and hold on" at ...