Having enough food and water on hand when a disaster strikes is critical, but it’s not all there is to preparing for an emergency. It’s important to know where to go for free fresh or hot food, clean ...

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A hurricane, wildfire, or blackout can arrive without warning — here’s what to have ready before it does. Andi Breitowich works across digital and print magazines covering health, fitness, nutrition, ...

In October 2017, the Tubbs Fire in Northern California burned more than 36,000 acres and a large part of suburban Santa Rosa, forcing around 100,000 people to evacuate their homes. Grocery stores, ...

This story is part of the Grist series Doom/Mood exploring what the rise of doomerism means for our personal lives and the prospect of climate action more broadly. Some people spend more time than ...