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 ...

A lot of people ask what clever tools and devices they can buy online for fire prevention and safety. Some of them are good ...

Better safe than sorry. Between climate-related catastrophes, surging crime, and news of conflicts across the globe, it’s no ...

A well-stocked winter car survival kit can be a lifesaver when the unexpected happens. By preparing for harsh winter ...

Evacuating a wildfire area can be scary, but experts say people can significantly improve their own safety with a little preparation and common sense.

Those looking to assist residents affected by the Los Angeles County firestorm have a number of options to donate money, ...

The National Weather Service forecasts that parts of North and Central Texas could experience wintry weather and bitter cold temperatures this week. AAA Texas advises drivers to ensure their vehicles ...

The money will pay salaries for civilian government and school employees, healthcare workers and first responders.The new military aid comes as Russia has launched a barrage of attacks against ...

Getting stitches can also prevent scarring. If the laceration is deep but doesn’t seem to require stitches, you should be able to treat it with a basic at-home first aid kit. If you or someone else ...

In most cases, American aid does not promote our interests abroad because its strategic purpose is ill-conceived. Furthermore, most U.S.-funded projects — even when well thought out — fail to ...