The “blackout” backup isn’t about surviving the apocalypse; it’s about making a Tuesday night power outage annoying rather than disastrous. The goal is a system that keeps your Wi-Fi on, your laptop ...

University of South Carolina Powerful winter storms that left hundreds of thousands of people across the U.S. without power ...

Officials say emergency preparedness doesn't have to be complicated; just a few essentials, all in one place, can help you get through severe weather more safely.

Today Governor Stein held a briefing to provide updates and guidance as another winter storm approaches North Carolina. The Governor was joined by NC Department of Public Safety ...

Snow from this weekend’s expected winter storm may force people to stay home for days, officials said Friday while urging ...

National Weather Service officials say you never know when you will encounter winter weather or an emergency road closure, which is why they suggest everyone have an emergency supply kit.

You’ll need a large storage container to keep all your supplies in one spot. Here’s a list of items to consider including in your emergency kit: Water and food for 3-7 days Store at least one gallon ...

Non-Perishable Food: Along with water, food is another essential item in your emergency preparedness kit. Non-perishable food ...

Inspired by Sam Raimi's latest, we analyze what makes being marooned on a desert island so cinematic in the first place.

Learn what to prepare ahead of a power outage, plus shop useful tools and supplies like flashlights, portable power stations, ...

CPR kits, triple antibiotic ointment, tweezers and other essentials that might save you a trip to the ER.

I tested six popular thermometers and compared their ease of use, reading speed and design, and found two models I’d recommend to anyone for at-home use.