Wildfires have been burning for a week in WNC and South Carolina. Here's how to prepare for evacuation before it's necessary.

The first statewide drill of the year will begin Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week. Officials say the drill aims to test systems and help people get ready before ...

The Shelby County Health Department has activated its emergency plans and will contact any person who may have been exposed ...

After a 7-year quest, Beth Eurotas-Steffy has found a lawmaker to put forward a bill inspired by the nearly disastrous ...

If you're emergency preparedness plan is a bit of a disaster, the city of London offers a free two-day course with the basics in how to survive at home through a major emergency.

Organizers say it’s important for North Carolina residents to prepare for natural disasters, such as wildfires, hurricanes ...

Plan ahead by buying an item or two ... For families with children, the emergency kit should include: Being stuck at home with no power makes for a challenging situation with children.

Mission Hospital’s plans to open a free-standing emergency department in West Asheville ... allowing us to care for many patients closer to home,” Lowe said. “This new facility will provide ...

There is no way to prepare for every emergency – it’s one of the many things learned in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. But there are important steps we can take to get ourselves and our ...

Ayla Tucker was recently named safety director at the Shasta County Office of Education. Here's what she'll do in her role.

Launching as exclusives at The Home Depot in April, the Kidde Smart Smoke Alarm ($54.97) and Kidde Smart Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarm ($74.97) are the first from the 100-plus-year-old fire detection ...