RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- September is National Preparedness Month, and Wake County officials are urging people to take proactive steps now to be ready in case disaster strikes. Emergency management ...

And something many do not consider is the importance of protecting important documents in case of flooding, fire or worse.

As many know from experience, disasters can happen to anyone, anywhere. Natural or human-caused disasters can be highly ...

TAMPA BAY, Fla (BLOOM) – Extreme weather events and natural disasters impact millions of people annually, disrupting lives and causing significant financial losses. According to the National Oceanic ...

The first-ever National Preparedness Day is Sunday, Jan. 25. 4Patriots is christening the inaugural holiday with its ...

National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. This month, the Office of Resiliency will provide resources for ...

(WGHP) — Jim Starlin spent years as a firefighter and paramedic and served as an emergency preparedness coordinator at Duke University. “If you’re not ready when it happens, it’s too late,” Starlin ...

Do you and your household have what you need to get up and go in the event of a natural disaster? Maybe you haven't packed that emergency go bag yet because you think it's too costly, too time ...

As climate emergencies like wildfires and hurricanes become more prevalent, it's important to have essentials like food and medicine on hand and ready to go in case you need to evacuate. Do you and ...

WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - Talks about Tropical Storm Erin are a reminder for people across the Cape Fear region to think about disaster preparedness, especially in the middle of hurricane season.