Let’s play a game. It’s 3 a.m. You’re half-asleep, wearing one sock and a ratty T-shirt, when your phone starts blaring an evacuation alert. Do you: A) Panic. B) Google “what goes in an emergency go ...
You know what they say about an ounce of prevention. Being prepared in case of an emergency, whether it’s a flood, hurricane, earthquake, tornado or [enter disaster-of-choice here], will give you ...
The police have been mocked and accused of scaremongering after an online campaign to encourage the public to prepare a “grab-and-go” bag in case of emergencies. Police Scotland took to Twitter to ...
Even if you don’t live in an area prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires or tornadoes, an emergency could strike any home at any time. And, if it did, would you know ...
Natural disasters like wildfires and hurricanes can strike with little to no warning, leaving families with only moments to ...
You never know when a natural disaster will strike. They can happen anywhere, anytime, including right here in the Pittsburgh area. Hurricane Helene brought a wave of destruction to the Southeast in ...
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A 20-acre brush fire in the Kahikinui area on Maui prompted emergency evacuations on Sunday, June 15. The incident had officials from the Maui Emergency Management Agency alerting ...
When it comes to emergencies, having a go bag ready can make all the difference. It's that essential kit you'll grab when you need to leave in a hurry due to unforeseen circumstances. But here's the ...
Heather Kretzer, a health consultant for the Florida Department of Health in Panama City, lives near the water. But the most recent call for an evacuation in her area wasn’t because of a hurricane but ...