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.

Be prepared to protect your family and your home when 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 big weather may require more than a broom and a mop. Here's a collection of our best pro advice for managing the aftermath

Here's what you should do if a storm watch or warning is issued where you live.

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

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

Insulated concrete forms—combined with flame-resistant roofing and siding—make for one safe house.

With the possibility of 74+ mph winds, a hurricane can cause a lot of damage. Roofing, siding, and outdoor furniture are all vulnerable, but so are interior living spaces without the key precautions. Rest assured, you can limit chances of harm and learn how to protect your home from storm damage with this hurricane preparation checklist.

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

How effective are they? Which should you buy? Here's what every homeowner needs to know.

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