preparedness
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September Is National Preparedness Month. Here’s Where Rochester Residents Can Start
For most of us, preparedness starts with a handful of ordinary things we’ve been meaning to get around to anyway. Testing the smoke alarms. Finding the flashlights. Keeping some extra water on hand. Making sure we know where to get reliable information when something is happening. September gives us a built-in reminder to check the…
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Learn From My Mistake: How a Tornado Warning Exposed Gaps in My Preparedness
Three Takeaways If you only remember three things from this story, let them be these: Don’t try to outrun severe weather. Know your local weather and emergency channels before you travel. Practice with your emergency equipment before you need it. Every year, my friends and I take a trip to Pittsburgh. It’s become a tradition,…
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Rochester Summer Weather 2026: Heat, Storms, and How To Prepare
Rochester may still be seeing frost warnings in early May, but summer weather risks are already on the horizon. Here’s what local residents should know about heat, severe storms, flooding, air quality, and how to prepare at home for the 2026 season.
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Severe Weather Awareness Week in New York: 5 Things Rochester Residents Should Do Now
Severe Weather Awareness Week in New York runs from April 19 through April 25, 2026. It is a good reminder to take a few simple steps now to prepare for the kinds of weather that can cause the biggest disruptions across the state, including severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and flash flooding. For families in the Rochester…
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Common Emergencies in the Rochester Area and How to Prepare
Residents of the Greater Rochester region must be prepared for various emergencies, including severe winter weather, power outages, and flooding.