Whether it's snow or severe storms, it's important to make a family emergency plan and be ready when severe weather strikes.

Make an emergency kit When creating an emergency kit, be sure to create a kit for each member of your family, including pets, with enough to last for at least 72 hours.

Naval service family members may now obtain a handbook to prepare for a variety of natural or man-made disasters.

A new Ad Council campaign shared with CNN exclusively ahead of its official launch aims to get families talking about and creating emergency plans.

A family "in case of emergency" binder is a great tool to stay organized if there ever was an emergency and you need quick access to key information. This can be helpful in emergencies - just ...

• Make sure all family members know how to text and have your child text you his or her location when it’s safe. Texts often get through when network disruptions prevent calls.

A Flint family that found themselves in the international spotlight because of the water crisis is fed up and making big changes.