On the hottest days, please don't expect the same things from your body that you'd expect on a mild spring morning. The air is thinner than it looks. Treat a 103°F Reno afternoon the way you'd treat a hike at altitude — with respect, with preparation, and with permission to take it easy.

Preparing a list of essential items to grab, depending on whether you have 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or an hour to evacuate, ensures you can a

Updated June 2026 — including lessons from the Reno/Washoe County outage that left nearly 70,000 customers without power ... jump to update Pre-planning is key to staying informed during an emergency, such as an extended power outage. Having a few essential items - like charged portable power banks and a power backup for your router can make all the difference. I've been going through my emergency go-bags as part of my annual review of them, and the old handcrank flashlight/r

Pity the person entrusted with taking care of your home, pets or kids while you’re away on vacation, or rushing across country to a loved...

Disasters don't wait. Make your plan. Make your 'go' kit. Talk about what you will do 'if' the excrement hits the fan. Being prepared is...

The good news is that the most common injuries requiring first aid are also the most minor. Most small cuts, scrapes, first-degree burns,...

Who gets to decide what happens to you, and your stuff, when you can’t make that decision anymore? Is it important to you to die at home?...