Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Emergency managers recommend Oregonians have a two-week emergency preparedness kit at home and a 72-hour "get-home" kit in a ...

Earthquakes don't take time out to warn us of their impending arrival. When they hit, they can knock out power, break infrastructure, and cut you off for days. Having a basic emergency supply kit ...

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 ...

Emergency responders used to say three days of supplies was what you needed in case of a major earthquake or other massive disaster. Now, it's two weeks. The change was fairly recent. It came after ...

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The American Red Cross provided NBC Los Angeles with a list of things that every household should keep in a backpack in the event of a natural disaster. Whether it's an earthquake, flood or wildfire, ...

Friday is the 24th anniversary of the Nisqually earthquake, the most powerful to strike Washington state in a generation. It caused at least $2 billion in damage. With natural disasters like ...

SEATTLE, Washington — Although no one was hurt, July's 4.6 magnitude earthquake in Monroe served as a wake-up call to Washingtonians. Some experts worry that the public is hitting the collective ...

The Phase Free Association now operates a certification system for products that integrate disaster preparedness with ...

September is National Preparedness Month. This year’s theme is “Preparedness Starts at Home.” Emergencies can happen without warning, and being prepared can make all the difference. As part of our ...