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National Preparedness Month: Be Prepared [SLIDESHOW]

September 4, 2012 by

My Place Don’t wait for a natural disaster or other catastrophe before you think about what your family would do in an... Read Full Story

Survival Tips: How to Prepare for a Power Outage

August 29, 2012 by

My Place Hundreds of thousands of people are currently without power in the wake of Hurricane Isaac, which is pounding the Gulf... Read Full Story

Slideshow: How to Prepare for a Hurricane

August 25, 2012 by

My Place Most people living in hurricane-prone areas know the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30 each year.... Read Full Story

Wildfire Prevention: Preparing Your Property

August 20, 2012 by

My Place More than 100,000 wildfires occur each year in the United States, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Some are... Read Full Story

What an Expert Learned About Home Safety from Her Kids

August 16, 2012 by

My Place Sadly, summer is almost over. Now that I’m in a back-to-school mindset—and sending my firstborn off to college—I’m also reflecting... Read Full Story

Regional Natural Disasters: Are You Prepared?

August 9, 2012 by

My Place Taking a road trip from Illinois to San Francisco for our annual summer vacation was an adventure in many ways.... Read Full Story

Disaster Preparedness Tips For Renters

July 27, 2012 by

My Place The West has earthquakes, the East has hurricanes and right smack in the middle is the infamous Tornado Alley. So... Read Full Story

City Dwellers or Country Folk: Who’s Better Prepared for a Disaster?

My Place The word “prepper” hasn’t been a part of the American lexicon for very long, and yet millions now consider themselves... Read Full Story