A well-maintained roof is your home’s first line of defense against harsh winter weather. Snow and ice can weigh down a roof, leading to potential leaks, structural problems, and costly repairs.

To best protect and prepare your home for a flood, the Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends purchasing flood ...

With wildfires happening more often and burning more area, homes need to be “hardened” to make them more fire-resistant ...

"Everyone should take extra care this weekend to avoid sparking a fire," said Houston Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz.

High winds, extreme wildfire risk threaten Bartlesville and Oklahoma Clear anything that burns easily from a space five feet ...

Oak Ridge High School Theater presents “Noises Off” by Michael Frayn, with performances March 13-22. For tickets and more information visit ortab.org. B Street Theatre in Sacramento presents Solas at ...

As a homeowner by taking a preventive approach to making your home wildfire defensible can significantly increase your safety ...

After all, slate is a traditional roofing material you don't typically come across anymore. Unfortunately, I soon realized ...

The Coast Guard response to the Washington D.C. plane crash in January included 278 personnel, 11 small boat stations and ...

The Houston Fire Department is preparing for a possible wildfire outbreak in all areas along and west of I-45. However, some fire danger exists as far east as the I-45 corridor, following a Red Flag ...

SAVING A HOUSE The evening of January 7 began ordinarily enough for Kent Kachigian, his wife Norma and their son Kent Jr.

Icicles hanging off your roof might look picture-perfect in the winter, but they could be a red flag for something bigger—poor attic insulation. While small icicles are normal, large or persistent ...