Knowing how to prepare for a storm, and what to do during and after one, can help keep you and your family safe.

If you live in an area where winter brings snow, slush and ice, the best advice about driving in these conditions is not to. But if you must venture out, be prepared.

The first and most important rule for preventing accidents is to use common sense. Many in-home accidents occur because people are in a hurry, take shortcuts or do things that they know are not safe.

No one wants to think about disaster, but if one should occur, would you be prepared? Would you know what to do if you suddenly had no water, gas, electricity or phone service?

Don't wait to think about disaster until you're dealing with one. In the hurried confusion, you're likely to miss important items as you prepare your home or leave to seek shelter.

The safer and more livable you make your home, the longer you can maintain your independence and avoid debilitating injuries.

Each year thousands of concert- and festivalgoers are injured because of crowd problems—stampedes or even dehydration.

Rape can happen to anyone—children, grandmothers, students, working women, wives, mothers, and even males.

Wherever you live, street crime can threaten your safety. Here are suggestions on how to stay safe.

Children and older adults are two groups at higher risk for injury as pedestrians. Here are some ideas on how to help keep them safe when they are on the street.