When disaster strikes, the stores often aren't open. We asked emergency preparedness experts for the essential gear in case ...

In the event of an emergency, you’ll be glad you have this free printable emergency kit checklist ready to go with your fully packed kit of emergency supplies. No one ever wants to think about being ...

As a new academic year has started and special events are being planned, the Office of Emergency Preparedness encourages all departments, student groups and others on the West Lafayette campus to ...

During an evacuation, advanced preparation can mean the difference between an orderly process and total chaos. For senior ...

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30 with the peak of the season on Sept. 10. The most activity happens between mid-August and mid-October, according to the National ...

A committee of the National Academies' National Research Council studied the role of geospatial data and tools in emergency management and produced this checklist that outlines the most valuable types ...

If your emergency plan includes evacuating, getting on the road well ahead of the storm can save you from being stuck in bad traffic or inclement weather. But if you are driving in rainy, windy ...