Kevin Peters said it’s important to prepare your disaster bucket and safety plans now, as opposed to waiting until a hurricane is approaching.

You want to have essentials like food and water, but also handy items that will make life a little easier after a storm.

A basic hurricane kit should include at least one gallon of water per day per person for several days and these other items.

On Saturday at 12:47 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a wind advisory valid from 8 p.m. until Sunday 5 a.m. for ...

The National Weather Service issued an updated wind advisory at 3:04 a.m. on Saturday in effect until 8 a.m. for Salem, ...

On Friday at 11:45 a.m. the National Weather Service released an updated wind advisory valid for Saturday between 5 p.m. and ...

But for real emergencies, whether you’re camping deep in the backcountry or experiencing a natural disaster, you'll need a ...

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Ahead of what is predicted to be a busy hurricane season, here's a look at how area officials are preparing and what you need to do to be ready.