September is National Preparedness Month, reminding us about the importance of planning for natural disasters and emergencies. Here are some tips on how to prepare, remain safe and plan for the worst.

Extreme weather events like hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and tornadoes can be devastating. So how can you stay prepared? First, know the risk for your area and then create your family emergency plan ...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Planning and preparation are key when it comes to natural disasters, and some new technology is aiming to help through flood simulations. The city of Myrtle Beach started ...

Although nine in 10 Americans believe it’s important to be prepared for the worst in the event of a natural disaster — less than half actually have a preparedness plan in place, according to a new ...

Tornadoes are officially the scariest natural disaster, according to new research. A survey of 2,500 Americans split evenly by U.S. region found that regardless of where they live, the threat of a ...

The Independent Restaurant Coalition (IRC) and Chase have launched two grant programs totaling $4 million. The Disaster Relief Fund will provide aid to restaurants and bars affected by natural ...

That’s a big consideration when thinking about the best place to live. By Vince Dixon As natural disasters grow stronger and more frequent, data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency shows that ...

I watched the new War of the Worlds movie because my colleague Marina dared me to. (You can read about that “experience.”) But commenter justintyler pointed me to a video that reveals the film took ...

Natural disasters are on the rise in the United States, and it’s important to be prepared. Read on to learn how to build a comprehensive emergency kit, create an effective disaster plan, and stay ...

Natural disaster survivors would be eligible for six months of mortgage relief under a bill introduced Thursday by two senators whose states have been ravaged by wildfires and floods. The Mortgage ...

Running a restaurant can be difficult in the best of times: Long hours, slim profit margins, staffing shortages and fluctuating food prices (not to mention the vicissitudes of taste) make it ...