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, […]
Canton garden beds are a model of how to make yards more flood resilient
Aug 11, 2025 — Noah Donnellan-DoserCanton garden beds are a model of how to make yards more flood resilient After heavy flooding from Hurricane Debby last summer, a group of volunteers in downtown Canton is building a “demonstration garden” to give residents a real-life example of how to make their yards more environmentally friendly and […]
How to donate to victims of flooding in Texas
The rescue work continues in Kerr County, Texas, as residents attempt to rebuild and prepare for additional damage.The death toll from flash floods that raged through central Texas has risen to 78 after searchers found more bodies. Authorities say many more remain missing, including 10 girls from Camp Mystic, a summer camp wiped out by […]
How to keep pipes from freezing as South Carolina braces for deep freeze
As the Upstate braces for a deep freeze, it is best to go ahead and prepare your pipes from the extreme cold.Experts say if it’s cold outside, and nothing comes on when you turn on the cold water on your faucet, it’s likely frozen or possibly broken.See how low temperatures are expected to go here.Roto-Rooter […]
How to prepare for the storm coming to San Diego – NBC 7 San Diego
County urges residents to plan ahead, sign up for alerts, get storm updates San Diego County and California leaders are urging residents to prepare for this upcoming storm, advising residents to stay home if they could and avoiding areas that could flood if they must leave home. This storm comes as many San Diego residents […]