Emergencies can take many forms, and residents of certain areas may be more vulnerable than others. However, regardless of the specific type of emergency or disaster, the two most important steps to take are developing a plan and creating an emergency kit. Learn how to do both to keep your family safe.

Evacuating large numbers of people is not easy. A lot can go wrong, from poorly timed evacuation orders to congested roads to gas shortages. And residents who are elderly, disabled, or without access to their own vehicle may find it difficult to evacuate at all. A new study investigates how autonomous vehicle technology might be used to improve emergency evacuations.