September is National Preparedness Month and a perfect time to revisit your own preparedness and post-disaster plans. What if, out of the blue, you were confined to your home because the outside air ...

Natural disasters are often unexpected and can cause considerable damage to properties. Recent wildfires have highlighted the importance of disaster preparedness both personally and professionally.

When tornado sirens become frequent and sudden storms appear out of thin air, it becomes apparent there is a need for a disaster preparedness plan for farmers and large animal owners alike. What ...

Preparing for emergency situations can be overwhelming — but it’s also an important way to protect yourself and your family. When you know about the risks and hazards in your area, you can plan for ...

With floods, fires and hurricanes becoming more powerful and frequent, it feels like the Earth becomes a scarier place every year. To regain a sense of control, here’s a set of 5-year, 1-year and ...

Just one-third of Americans have a disaster preparedness plan that includes their pet, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 dog or cat owners revealed half of Americans (52%) believe natural ...

In Florida's Panhandle, Steve Brown's 10-year-old cat Max knows the drill. Hurricane Helene is the third time in five years that Brown's family evacuated from hurricanes and gone inland, staying at a ...

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In emergency management, that first punch can take many forms: a storm track that suddenly shifts, a cyberattack that cascades through systems we assumed were isolated, or a partner agency that ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Maui’s kūpuna were among the most hard hit during the 2023 wildfires, with more than two-thirds of the 102 people killed in Lāhainā being over 60 years old. The fire brought forward ...

The last week of weather disasters in the central U.S. claimed lives and damaged and destroyed property. But it also took a toll on pets. A recent study by Met Life sheds light on the emotional and ...

WITH SOME TIPS TO FIGHT STORM ANXIETY. A.J. BRYAN, I SPOKE TO ONE MAN ON THE STREET WHO SAYS THAT HE DOESN’T VIEW SOCIAL MEDIA ANYMORE FOR NEWS OR FORECASTS BECAUSE OF HOW SENSATIONALIZED THEY CAN BE.