We’re all for protecting our peace and avoiding doomscrolling, but taking simple steps to feel prepared can help calm anxiety. If things do go sideways – like power outages, supply chain issues, or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. No matter where you live, emergencies can (and do) happen. But whether it’s snow storms, wildfires, or hurricanes, the danger of ...

Traffic slows to a crawl on the rain-slicked Harbor Freeway in downtown Los Angeles as an atmospheric river pushes through Southern California on in March. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times) Hurricane ...

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Philadelphia averted a drinking water crisis following the chemical spill into the Delaware River, but the days-long scare served as a reminder that disaster can strike at any time and that it's ...

It's the sort of scenario we've all seen in movies but never imagine finding ourselves in: Your car breaks down on a desolate road, far from civilization, with nightfall approaching or inclement ...

The historically destructive Los Angeles wildfires have multiplied, and many are still not contained. As of Jan. 9, the fires have killed “at least five people, put tens of thousands under mandatory ...

With waters rising around Northern Michigan, the risk of flooding and dam failure is affecting people across the region. That ...

Hurricane Hilary has worked up to a Category 4 hurricane. By the time it reaches Southern California, it’s expected to be a tropical storm. Are you ready? You should have an emergency kit on hand for ...