If you’re a glass-half-full kind of person, you’ll appreciate knowing this isn’t the driest year to date in La Plata County. However, in the last 131 years, it is the 10th driest. Thus, it may be a ...

With new studies suggesting that hurricanes are likely to become more frequent in both the Atlantic and eastern Pacific ...

It’s not easy to be prepared for an emergency. After a string of recent climate disasters like wildfires, floods and ...

Hurricane season is officially here. Prepare now with a disaster-ready bag full of essentials before it's too late.

"By having a preparedness kit, you can have the supplies and put all that decision-making process out of the way," Victoria ...

It’s important to pack an emergency kit and gather supplies before a storm is approaching. Important documents such as birth ...

▪ Batteries to power flashlights and portable radios and so many other household items. Prices vary for different sizes but generally run about $11 for a four pack of C or D batteries; $9 to $10 for ...

You want to have essentials like food and water, but also handy items that will make life a little easier after a storm.

Meteorologist Tommy House: I want to discuss roadside assistance and kits that people should have in their cars. So, let’s say there’s a situation where you need emergency supplies or ...

Here's what should be in your disaster supplies kit. Here are tips and suggestions on stocking a kit on a budget. First step: start now. The Emergency Food Assistance Program works with states to ...

Pickling is an efficient way to prolong the shelf life of perishable items, which can then be part of your emergency bag/kit in the wake of a war. (Photos & Illustration: Adobe Stock) Here's a ...

Having a basic emergency supply kit isn't optional. It's necessary. You should have enough supplies to last at least 72 hours, and no, this doesn't only apply to Californians. Many people in the U ...