The Best Way to Store Your Emergency Water Supply
Humans can live without a lot of things, but clean water isn’t one of them. And while you may have a few jugs of water stashed in a closet or…
Four Things You Need to Escape the Top Floor in a Fire
The very nature of emergencies means that they’re a surprise. That’s why having a “go bag” with essentials is a good idea—so you’ll have the basics if you need to…
What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Hurricane Hilary Misinformation
It’s understandable that people on the West Coast got a little freaked out last week when a hurricane/tropical storm was headed toward California. It hasn’t happened in a generation, so…
The Safest Places to Be During a Tornado
Photo: sdecoret (Shutterstock) Tornados are deadly and unpredictable. You might have as long as an hour of warning before one strikes, or you might have only a few minutes. Either…
The First Things to Do If a Natural Disaster Occurs While You’re on Vacation
Part of the appeal of travel is getting to experience something new, but dealing with a natural disaster while on vacation isn’t exactly what most people have in mind. With…
Why Storm Surges Are Worse Than Normal Flooding
A hurricane’s category only tells you about its wind speed, but much of its devastation comes from flooding. With Hurricane Hilary approaching the West Coast, some areas could see as…
The Safest Places to Be During a Hurricane
A depressing byproduct of global climate change is more—and more powerful— hurricanes. With tropical storms and hurricanes even brewing in the Pacific Ocean now, everyone near either U.S. coast is…
The Best Way to Safely Put Out a Grease Fire
An oil inferno is pretty much the worst-case scenario in any kitchen, but do you know how to respond if a grease fire happens to you? Here’s what to use…
All the Ways You Should Stormproof Your Home
Photo: FotoKina (Shutterstock) If you live in an area that traditionally suffers horrific storms, your home was probably built to a high standard in order to survive the worst. But…
What People are Getting Wrong This Week: The Maui Wildfires
The Maui wildlife fires are the deadliest in the U.S. in over 100 years. The rising death toll is currently 111, with thousands still missing. While much of the nation…