Having your phone fully charged is only one step in preparing for an emergency. Here are things you need to do with your electronics.

It’s always a good idea to take your pets with you when you evacuate. But how do you prepare for that? Here’s how to make a disaster plan.

If you shelter in place and the power goes out, what do you do? Here are helpful tips on how to survive.

Hurricanes cause more power outages in the U.S. than any other type of weather. If you have a generator, here’s how to use it safely during a storm.

If you still have time to buy a generator (and they’re not sold out), here’s our guide to buying the best one for your home.

If someone in your family gets sick or hurt during a storm, what do you do? Here’s what you need to know.

Flooded roads are often more dangerous to drive on than they appear. Here’s what to do when you encounter one.

Even if you’re not immediately threatened by a storm or another emergency, it’s always good to be prepared. Here are some things you can do for the long term.

Update your homeowners insurance. When disaster strikes, you can save a lot of time, aggravation, and money by having a good insurance policy. How do you know which insurer is best or whether you have enough coverage? Check out the best homeowners insurance companies in Consumer Reports’ updated ratings.

Protection against flooding. Think you don’t need flood insurance? You don’t want to wait until disaster strikes to find out. Here’s what you need to know about flood insurance.

Have an emergency fund. Four in 10 American adults don’t have enough savings to cover a $400 emergency expense, according to a 2018 Federal Reserve survey. Now is the best time to get started on making sure your emergency fund is big enough.

These workhorses provide 7,000 to more than 8,000 watts of power and usually weigh upward of 200 pounds. They’re what you want to power most or all of your home’s essentials during a prolonged outage. Prices currently range from just under $1,000 to nearly $2,000. See our generator ratings and buying guide for more options and shopping advice.