A natural disaster can impact anyone, but when you're on a tight budget, it can be hard to compile a full go-bag or emergency kit all at once. Even if you can't afford everything right out of the gate ...

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RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- September is National Preparedness Month, and Wake County officials are urging people to take proactive steps now to be ready in case disaster strikes. Emergency management ...

TROPICS, IT’S HURRICANE SEASON, AND IT’S CRUCIAL TO MAKE SURE YOUR HOME AND FAMILY ARE PREPARED. WXII 12 METEOROLOGIST MICHELLE KENNEDY HAS SOME IMPORTANT STEPS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY CAN TAKE RIGHT NOW.

What do you need in a basic hurricane supplies kit? See the list. Beyond the basics and even the extras, what other emergency supplies would be handy? Yes, you can build a hurricane kit on a budget.

This story was originally published in 2016. 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 ...

CHIÈVRES, Belgium -- Emergencies can happen when you least expect them – sudden power outages, a severe storm or an unexpected shelter-in-place order. We can’t predict when emergencies happen, but we ...