Theses are emergency contact numbers for Polk County, its municipalities, plus electric companies and aid services.

A tax-free holiday for disaster supplies hasn't been approved by the Florida Legislature. Legislators return to Tallahassee ...

One quick “add to cart” click could make all the difference with this smartly-designed survival kit.Using the Weituo survival ...

What goes in a hurricane preparedness kit? How to prep for 2025 storm season, which is expected to be one of the most active ...

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

Here's a one-stop guide to hurricane safety, including tips for preparing your home, making a hurricane readiness kit, and ...

Farm Share held a free distribution on Saturday in Jacksonville, but this time around, it wasn’t just food being handed out.

Several South Florida organizations teamed up to help families across the state prepare for storm season.Vehicles rolled through the Youth<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

Denton County hosts a Youth Emergency Preparedness art contest for K-12 to promote community safety education.

▪ Batteries to power flashlights and portable radios and so many other household items. Prices vary for different sizes but generally run about $11 for a four pack of C or D batteries; $9 to $10 for ...

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

Hurricane season demands careful planning for pet safety, including creating a go-bag or disaster kit. NORFOLK, Va. — ...