In preparation for an emergency evacuation, families should have emergency "go bags" packed so they are ready to leave at a moments notice. Go bags should be easy to carry and hold a few essentials ...

In the event of a hurricane or other natural catastrophe, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security recommends that you ...

Natural disasters like wildfires and hurricanes can strike with little to no warning, leaving families with only moments to ...

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 ...

Growing up with anxiety, I’d keep myself up at night imagining all kinds of calamities, often a natural disaster forcing me to evacuate and bring only what I could carry. As wildfires engulf my home ...

It’s time to update your emergency go bag, a backpack with the essentials you need to reach safety in case of a fire or other disaster like an earthquake, hurricane, tsunami, floods, a wildfire or ...

A well-packed emergency go bag isn't just a collection of gear—it's peace of mind in a backpack 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 ...

When Strategist deputy editor Maxine Builder tested the best premade emergency-preparedness kits, she found this one from Unchartered Supply Co. to be “the most comfortable” and the most like her ...

As firefighters work to bring the Pickett Fire under containment, Napa County and state disaster preparedness experts continue to emphasize two key things: "go-bags" and evacuation plans. A go-bag is ...

The American Red Cross and khou.com are giving away(4) Emergency Preparedness Backpackson Friday, March 12.Here is the description and list of bag contents.Good luck! Emergencies can strike at any ...