Two well-prepared hikers who recently endured a harrowing rescue on Mount Washington have spoken out about their ordeal, ...

With inclement weather, natural disasters and infrastructure issues always a real threat, would you know how to cook and stay ...

A large-scale fire in Alameda is unlikely but always possible. Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft shares resources and tips from Alameda Fire Chief Nick Luby to keep your family prepared for the unexpected.

There’s nothing like a little snow to get islanders back into thinking about emergency preparedness — however we care to define “emergency.” Thankfully, our island communities have well-formed plans ...

Developed in Burma in the late 19th century and eventually marketed to mass appeal, Tiger Balm is an impressive temporary ...

Monday’s topic is “Family Preparedness Plans & NOAA Weather Radios.” When making any severe weather plan, the first step is to prepare an emergency home kit. This would include flashlights, clothes, ...