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Is a Standby Generator Right for You?
Standby generators can add value to your home and safeguard your family by keeping power running in an emergency, but this always-on protection is expensive.
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Create an Evacuation and Communication Plan
Having an evacuation and communication plan, and making sure everyone knows where to go in case of an emergency, can be the key to protecting your home and family.
View ArticleGive Your Community the Gift of Emergency Preparedness
Creating a neighborhood disaster preparedness plan can safeguard your family, neighbors, and property, while strengthening and unifying your neighborhood.
View ArticleQ&A: Emergency Preparedness for Homeowners
HouseLogic talks to Red Cross disaster response expert Court Ogilvie about emergency preparedness for homeowners.
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Extinguish Your Chance of a House Fire
Here are some fire safety tips and stories behind recent blazes in honor of Fire Prevention Week.
View ArticleMake A Home Emergency Preparedness Kit
Make a home emergency preparedness kit with all the essential supplies to aid you in case a disaster strikes your area.
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Fourth of July: Take a Step Toward Energy ‘Independence’
The Fourth of July -- Independence Day -- is a great time to reflect on how lucky we are to live in the United States of America, and what we can do to make our nation better, stronger, and more...
View ArticleNow’s the Time to Batten Down Windows for Hurricane Irene
The first hurricane of the season, Irene, passed over Puerto Rico Monday and could hit the U.S. anywhere from the Keys to the Carolinas later this week.
View ArticleHurricane Ready? A Tale of Two Moms Preparing for Irene
I was never a Girl Scout, but I’m always prepared.
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How to Protect Your Home Against Flooding
Few places in the country are considered free from flooding, so protect your home and family.
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Kitchen Fires: How to Prevent and Put out the Flames
Kitchen fires are eminently preventable. Here's how to stay safe now and during the holidays when you really put your oven and stove through their paces.
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Farmers, October Storm Surprise: Get Ready for Wild Winter
The Farmers’ Almanac is expecting some “clime and punishment” this winter, much like the October surprise snow storm that’s knocked out power to 3 million homes. Here’s how to prepare for the next big...
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What I Learned About Portable Generators One Dark and Stormy Night
A sudden and long-lasting power outage makes a portable generator a must. But finding one when you need it isn’t easy. Here’s one home owner’s odyssey.
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How to Provide Cover for Your Portable Generator During Bad Weather
Portable generators are providing power to many who suffered Hurricane Sandy’s wrath. But running a portable can be deadly. What’s a home owner to do? We have some solutions.
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Champion Portable Generators Recalled for Fire Hazard
The CPSC is recalling Champion portable generators that can leak gasoline and cause a fire.
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Powermate 5500 Generators Recalled: Gas Leaks Can Cause Fires
Some Powermate portable generators are being recalled because they can leak gasoline.
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Another Portable Generator Recall: Fire and Burn Hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled more than 150,000 Honda portable generators that can cause fires.
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3 Bright Additions to Our Emergency Kit That are Great Multitaskers
Need bright light in an emergency or to shine on dark spaces at home? Energizer<span style="vertical-align:-0.1em; font-size:0.7em;">®</span>’s new LED lanterns last up to 100 hours...
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Are You Prepared to Evacuate in an Emergency?
When stuff hits the fan and you need to flee your home, being organized is the best way to protect your home and family.
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