Recently I dreamed a 9.0 earthquake shook the ground from Vancouver to Northern California and the destruction was enormous.

An important element of being prepared is remaining informed. Consider expanding the methods you use to keep up-to-date when agencies issue watches and alerts.

On the 20th anniversary, KING 5 revisited the 2001 quake. It’s worth another look—and a reminder of how important it is to be prepared.

While generators can be extremely helpful, they also present serious safety risks if not used correctly.