From plane crashes to egg shortages, the bad news that streams ceaselessly into our private phones feels overwhelming. It’s ...

To plan for the next disaster, make a checklist with household needs and attach it to a bag of essential documents.

Austin’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management recommends everyone have a plan to stay prepared in case of a ...

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Assemble an emergency supply kit and have a go-bag ready. Know what you would need ... preparedness resources, checklists and more. Randy Royal is the chief of the Colorado Springs Fire Department.

For a go bag, which you would take with you in the event of traveling during an emergency, the department suggests packing the following items: ...

you'll avoid "rifling through drawers" during a disaster and ensure you're prepared to act quickly in an emergency, she says. FEMA's checklist includes sentimental items like photos, letters and ...

Regardless of where a person lives, every emergency evacuation kit should include the following four basic essentials, according to Red Cross spokesperson Jeff Hall: The state checklist has ...

A go bag — or emergency supply kit — should be accessible ... three days are at the top of Cal Fire’s suggested items checklist since some power and water resources may not be available ...

You might also want to add phones, personal computers and plastic (credit cards) to that list. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you pack your go bag with everything you need to face an emergency ...