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Experts share key questions parents should ask about summer camp safety following the deadly Texas flooding that left dozens ...
Technology can be key to protecting your family and your home in a natural disaster. Here are several apps and gadgets that can help you survive in an emergency.
Second, implement the suggestions in that article. Once you've completed the Family Disaster Plan and Personal Survival Guide, you are way ahead of most folks! Well done.
With Emergency Preparedness Week being May 4 to 10 and wildfire season upon us, now is the time to prepare. Communication: Your family may not be together when a disaster occurs. Practice how to meet ...
How do you plan for competing situations with your emergency management job and family? Andy Altizer: Have a plan. Ten plus years in the military taught me the importance of having a family plan.
Asheville has released its draft plan outlining spending for its $225 million in federal disaster recovery funds. Where might the money go?
An overhaul of the mobile network could help us send texts and make calls in even the remotest areas. But there are technical challenges we’d need to overcome.
For example, assign them a specific responsibility during a fire drill or evacuation, like grabbing the family's emergency kit or helping a younger sibling.
American farmers and small business owners are among those who will suffer if Congress cannot agree on a new spending bill after President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan ...
Your Family Emergency Plan should include a list of steps, such as securing loose items in your yard and ensuring your shutters are up.
School districts must include instructional continuity in their disaster contingency plans to minimize the disruption of teaching and learning.
Plan B isn’t the only emergency contraception that exists. Weigh your alternative options and decide what’s best for you based on cost, accessibility, and effectiveness.