It's the sort of scenario we've all seen in movies but never imagine finding ourselves in: Your car breaks down on a desolate road, far from civilization, with nightfall approaching or inclement ...

Hurricane Hilary has worked up to a Category 4 hurricane. By the time it reaches Southern California, it’s expected to be a tropical storm. Are you ready? You should have an emergency kit on hand for ...

If you get stranded during winter. it can be life threatening. What to include in an emergency kit to help you survive.

No matter where you live, emergencies can (and do) happen. But whether it’s snow storms, wildfires, or hurricanes, the danger of serious emergencies can almost always be mitigated by investing in the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you've recently experienced an emergency of some kind or want to establish some peace of mind in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When disaster strikes — whether it's a power outage, hurricane, or blizzard — having an emergency ...

The frozen catastrophe in Texas this month probably made you think: How can I help? And then: Am I prepared for something like that? First: Build an emergency preparedness kit. You don't have to go ...

Look, we get it. It’s 2023: you carry a smartphone with you at all times, and you probably have both an AAA membership and the app. In most situations, those will be the most important tools in your ...

Could you survive off of your own food, water and other supplies for a few days if you needed to? That’s the definition of “emergency preparedness,” according to the U.S. Department of Homeland ...

Motorists being stranded for hours on a highway in Virginia has highlighted the need to keep certain emergency supplies in your car during the winter. The traffic nightmare that unfolded in freezing ...