When emergencies hit, being prepared is your best defense. Along with having a portable source of power, clean drinking water is absolutely crucial. Keeping some distilled water in your home for ...

Emergencies can happen when you least expect them – sudden power outages, a severe storm or an unexpected shelter-in-place ...

Emergencies can happen anytime, making a DIY home kit vital for safety. This guide explains key items and tips to stay ...

Having a hurricane survival kit prepared can help you and your family stay safe and comfortable if a hurricane hits.

Real self-care isn’t spa days—it’s the boring, brilliant basics you actually use: water bottle, sleep kit, sharp knife, good ...

A Washington County employee used military training and a trauma kit to save a motorcyclist’s life after a head-on crash.

Even for those of us who don’t have ombrophobia, getting stuck in the rain is still a real drag. Few things feel worse than ...

Are you and your family crisis-ready? Build your financial first aid kit with emergency funds, insurance and debt management ...

This article contains graphic images that may be disturbing to some. If there is one word that springs to mind for those who ...

While it’s easy to feel helpless, there are some things you can do to make yourself feel better even while sick and living alone.

A first aid kit ensures timely care for minor injuries, burns, insect bites, or sudden illnesses. Here are some essential items to include.

My home first aid kit. The savvy reader will be able to guess its vintage. My post a couple of weeks ago on what medicines to send with your college student struck a chord with some of you. The ...