By Dave Bates For the Observer-Reporter In the back of my truck lives an innocuous looking bag. It is roughly 12 x 18 and nine inches thick. With it, I am prepared for many minor emergencies. There is ...

From 25 foot long ladders to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, these fire safety tools are essential additions to your emergency preparedness kit.

Devastating wildfires have created a dire situation in California, with thousands of acres of land burned to the ground. Parts of the Los Angeles area have been ...

If time is short, here's how to get ready to fast. In case of emergency, however, remember that belongings can be replaced, ...

Here in the Bay Area, we're no strangers to wildfires like those in Southern California. Here's what you should have in your ...