Berkeley’s Office of Emergency Preparedness launched a new program this month to help Berkeley residents prepare for disasters.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Wirecutter Staff In this edition of Clean Everything, we share some expert ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Between the wildfires and flooding that we’ve seen in recent months, it’s normal to worry about a natural disaster striking. But ...

Learn what to put in your emergency kit, plus shop pre-made kits and essential supplies like first-aid kits, water storage, flashlights and more.

If disaster strikes, it's critical to have basic supplies on hand to survive the initial aftermath. In some cases, emergency help could take hours or days, and utilities we rely on, like electricity ...

Proactive planning doesn’t always need to be elaborate to be effective. One of the most practical, scalable tools communities can adopt is the emergency supply trailer.

When hurricanes bear down, floodwaters rise, wildfires rage and that big earthquake finally strikes, it’s critical that you and your family members are ready to evacuate.Perhaps the most important ...

Rescue personnel navigate flooded streets in the family housing section of Naval Support Activity Mid-South on May 1, 2010, during major flooding after heavy rains breeched nearby protective levees.

Engineering students at UCF use science and technology to address real-world problems, including disaster preparedness, public health, and digital security.

Just miles from downtown Dallas, Sand Branch—an unincorporated community that lacks potable water and basic infrastructure—faces some of the region’s greatest risks when disaster strikes.