How to stay safe during emergencies and natural disasters
Extreme weather events like hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and tornadoes can be devastating. So how can you stay prepared? First, know the risk for your area and then create your family emergency plan. It should include key contact information, communication plans, evacuation routes, and meeting places. Be sure to address individual family needs such as infants, […]
Jacksonville residents learn how to prepare, respond to emergencies at Jax Ready Fest
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – From learning how to save a life to connecting with those who help make the rescues happen, hundreds of Jacksonville residents got plenty of behind-the-scenes experiences during Day 2 of the Jax Ready Fest. Inside and outside the Prime Osborn Convention Center people could find something fun, interesting, and even adorable to […]
Severe storms leave thousands without power. Here’s how to stay safe and comfortable in a blackout
Deadly storms on Australia’s east coast and bushfires in the outback have cut power to thousands of residents this Christmas and Boxing Day. Queenslanders are now facing several days without electricity amid a widespread heatwave, while outages continue to impact on residents up and down the New South Wales coast and across much of Victoria, […]