State and local governments can alert you to risks and dangers in your surrounding areas. Being prepared is key.

The alert systems allow you to plug in important addresses and select the kinds of alerts you want to receive. Here’s how.

Fires continue to ravage Los Angeles County in California. The smoke and pollution poses a threat to certain vulnerable groups.

From 25 foot long ladders to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, these fire safety tools are essential additions to your emergency preparedness kit.

While fires may have reached L.A.'s Hollywood Hills neighbourhood, the iconic sign is still intact and currently well away from the nearest blaze – known as the Sunset fire – which has not ...

A post shared on social media purports that the iconic Hollywood sign landmark is currently on fire. Verdict: False The claim is inaccurate. Fact Check: 10 people have been confirmed dead in the ...

T he National Weather Service’s highest level “Particularly Dangerous Situation” Red Flag warning went into effect in parts ...

As the wildfires have raged across Los Angeles County, employers and employees alike have had to manage a difficult balancing ...

Editor's Note: This page is a summary of news on the LA fires for Friday, Jan. 10. For the latest updates on the Los Angeles wildfires in California, please read USA TODAY'S live updates for ...

MUAN COUNTY, South Korea (Reuters) -The deadliest air accident ever in South Korea killed 179 people on Sunday, when an ...

SHTF is one of the core elements of the NTU Safety and Health Management System ... principles for safety signs and safety markings to be used in workplaces and in public areas for the purpose of ...