Ideally, you’d have weeks or days to prepare for an extreme weather. But the reality is, especially with floods, wildfires, and tornadoes, things change quickly. That’s why it’s critical to plan in ...

Director of Lexington Emergency Management talk about what you need to be prepared in case of an emergency or natural disaster. Kentucky Edition is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, ...

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Not everyone will have the same needs in preparing for a major disaster. Before you run to the store or Amazon, evaluate your current living situation. Here are some scenarios you may not have thought ...

If you live in a part of the world prone to wildfires, floods, blizzards, tornadoes, or earthquakes, there are ways you can make sure you’re financially prepared for disaster, beyond insurance. The ...

There are things you can do right now to prevent fires and busted pipes from happening once it starts to get freezing. As it’s starting to get colder outside, experts are giving tips on how to make ...

First responders said Thursday's earthquake and tsunami warning was a reminder to prepare for the next big quake. That includes making sure that you're insured to cover any damage from a major quake.

Preparedness for the future is nonnegotiable. As natural disasters become more frequent and more severe, their impact also becomes more widespread. Americans are feeling the effects of extreme weather ...

San Francisco was blindsided and nearly burned to rubble 100 years ago today as a pre-dawn 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocked what was then called "the Paris of the West." More than 3000 people perished.