September is National Preparedness Month, reminding us about the importance of planning for natural disasters and emergencies. Here are some tips on how to prepare, remain safe and plan for the worst.

Major weather disasters regularly impact the nation, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in damage. Wildfires, heat waves, tornadoes, and record flooding have already happened this year, and ...

National Preparedness Month, observed each September, was established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in 2004 to encourage Americans to prepare for emergencies and disasters. Managed ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Labor Day marks the first day of National Preparedness Month. It’s to encourage people to take action now by creating emergency plans. This year’s theme is ‘Preparedness Starts ...

A resident stops by a FEMA booth to gather information about hurricane preparedness May 31, 2018, at the Mayagüez Mall in Puerto Rico. (Michael Medina Latorre/FEMA) The Department of Homeland Security ...

National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. This month, the Office of Resiliency will provide resources for ...

Extreme weather events like hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and tornadoes can be devastating. So how can you stay prepared? First, know the risk for your area and then create your family emergency plan ...