You never know when an emergency will strike. Armed with the items on this bug-out-bag checklist, you’ll always be prepared.

Dangerous flood waters are sweeping through town. A tornado just touched down a few streets over. Your home just caught fire. What's the most important thing you reach for to save? An emergency go bag ...

As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of natural hazards — storms, wildfires, floods, oh my — the importance of having one of the best bug out bags packed with outdoor necessities ...

She said the Red Cross strongly encourages everyone to have an emergency preparedness kit filled with the proper supplies ...

From wildfires to hurricanes, floods to tornados, there seem to be more natural disasters and calamitous events each year, and having a bug out bag at arm's reach is a smart move, no matter where you ...

A bug out bag is a pre-packed backpack, duffel or other easily-transported carryall that’s loaded with the supplies you need for several days of survival. Think: a few days’ worth of food and water, a ...

Another addition you might consider to this list: Hand-crank flashlights and radios, or hand-crank devices so you can charge your cell phone even when there’s no power. Most of us just need to do ...

Behind the rear seat of my Tacoma is a security blanket of sorts. It is a small pack with a shoulder strap, and it has saved many a day from being fishless. I call it a “mini bug out bag,” as it only ...

When disaster strikes, will you be ready? Experts in disaster relief and fire prevention and management recommend having a bug-out bag ready to grab at a moment's notice. So, what is a bug-out bag? A ...