The Normal Fire Department is encouraging people to safely dispose and charge batteries to prevent fires, and to ensure smoke detectors are working properly.

You don't need a lengthy list for home and car winter emergency kits. Start with the basics to ride out blizzards and ...

WWF offers easy ways to save energy, reduce waste, and protect the planet—starting with small changes at home.

In addition to fresh drinking water reserves, Lindsey recommends storing buckets of water prior to the storm for flushing toilets. “Water sources can become contaminated,” he warns. “You need water to ...

When planning a recreational fire, check what restrictions are in place to determine if campfires, barbecues, fire pits and ...