What Should Be in Your Emergency Kit Before Disaster Strikes?

When disaster strikes, the stores often aren't open. We asked emergency preparedness experts for the essential gear in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.

State emergency officials say new rules and delays for FEMA grants put disaster response at risk

State emergency management officials say they're facing funding challenges from the federal government that threaten the country's ability to respond to crises.
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Emergency managers meet in Washington to talk disaster reform

Emergency managers are meeting in Washington to urge passage of a bill that would aim to simplify the response to federal disasters. They say more than a third of all U.S. counties had a federally declared disaster in 2023.

US sends emergency teams as Hurricane Melissa hammers Jamaica, Cuba

The State Department is deploying emergency teams to the Caribbean to help in the response to Hurricane Melissa, which has battered Jamaica and nearby island nations. “In response to catastrophic

Costco’s $3,000 Emergency Food Supply Is Built to Last 25 Years — but Can It Really Sustain You?

Costco’s $3,000 ReadyWise kit isn’t your typical bulk buy — it includes 38 buckets of freeze-dried, shelf-stable meals that can last up to 25 years. Each serving delivers enough calories to survive tough times,

Wisconsin lawmakers want to create state disaster relief grant program to fill FEMA gaps

There's no state-funded safety net for people affected by disaster events who don't receive FEMA aid. This bipartisan bill would fund one.
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