There are six basics you should stock for your home: water, food, first-aid supplies, clothing and bedding, tools and emergency supplies, and special items. Items you would most likely need during an emergency are marked with an asterisk (*). Store them in an easy-to-carry container such as a
large, covered...
Disasters can create serious financial crises for families. Insurance may not
cover as much as anticipated or needed. Home and places of employment may be lost. Family members may be out of work due to injuries. In an ideal world, families would have adequate cash reserves or credit to draw...
Floods. Earthquakes. Winter storms. Fire. Hazardous spills. Public safety issues. Disasters can strike quickly and without warning. They can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home.
What would you do if basic services—water, gas, electricity, or telephones—were cut off for an indefinite period? Local officials...