Natural Disasters

Discover essential steps to prepare for a flood and learn ways to flood-proof your home to protect your loved ones and personal property from harm.

Are you curious about holiday home disasters in your state? Read our analysis of the most popular states for common disasters and helpful tips for prevention.

With thousands of locations across the country, SERVPRO offers professional cleaning and restoration services for homes and businesses that require mold removal or have been damaged by flooding, fires, or other disasters. Learn about the benefits and the drawbacks of the company in this SERVPRO restoration review.

When choosing a restoration company to preserve and protect your home after a crisis, it’s important to do your homework. In this ServiceMaster Restore review, we examine the company’s services, availability, and reputation to help you determine if it’s right for your restoration needs.

While accidents and hazards in the home seem to happen randomly, we can do a great deal to reduce their likelihood by being proactive about household safety. Read our tips for keeping you and your family safe.

In this guide, we show you how to stay prepared and protect your family and your home when a natural disaster strikes.

Do these simple tasks before severe weather hits to help minimize or even prevent costly damage to your home

Home battery backup systems could be part of our energy future. Learn more about how they work, their cost, and what benefits they bring.

To survive the next big storm, more and more houses will need a lift. It's a smart move seen around the country—and in the Spring 2013 season of This Old House.

What you need to prepare for a snowstorm so you have the essentials before, during, and after an emergency strikes.

Getting your home back into shape after storms may require more than a broom and a mop. Here's our best advice for managing the aftermath.

If a storm is approaching your area, follow these safety steps to ensure the safety of you and your family.

When the basement floods, here's how to beat back the tide

Floods, collapsed ceilings, trapped critters, and smoke damage happen. But with our homeowner survival tips, you'll know just what to do when trouble strikes.

Learn how insulated concrete forms—combined with fire-resistant exterior and interior materials—make for one safe home.

In this guide, we show you how to limit the chances of harm and learn how to protect your home before and during a hurricane.

Preparing your house for an impending hurricane or tropical storm? Here’s how to install plywood panels to keep flying debris at bay.

Bermuda's limestone roofs withstand hurricanes and collect precious rainwater

What type of fire extinguishers should you have in your home? Where should they be placed? Find answers to these questions and more.

Keep your family safe with these safety tips for escaping a fire.