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Storms & Disasters

Latest in Storms & Disasters

Woman sticks tape on window at home to prevent storm damage.

Repair & Maintenance

5 Ways to Prepare Now for the Aftermath of Extreme Weather—Are You Ready?

By Sandi Schwartz

Young man outdoors in drenched jacket in heavy rain, pulling his hood over his head.

15 of the Most Dangerous Things You Can Do During a Thunderstorm

By Jennifer Noonan, Margaret Foley

A sign displays a hurricane warning along a roadside.

Skills & Techniques

I Live in Florida, and This Is What I Do to Prepare for Hurricane Season

By Sandi Schwartz

The Best Flashlights for Power Outages

Be Prepared for Emergencies With Our Favorite Flashlight for Power Outages, and Other Great Picks

Prime Day Generator and Power Bank Deals

Updated: Last Chance at $1,100 Off a Backup Power Station During Prime Day

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Pump for Flooded Yard Options

The Best Pumps for Flooded Yards

An open white porcelain toilet on teal tile being flushed.

Can You Flush the Toilet When the Power Is Out?

By Timothy Dale

Lowe’s store associates went door-to-door in Little Rock, Arkansas, to pass out supplies and help residents clean up.

Backup Generators

How Lowe’s Helps You Prepare for Natural Disasters

By Deirdre Mundorf

A professional technician is working on a home generator.

Home Generator Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Backup Power Shipshape

By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Paul Rankin

flooded residential street with stop sign

8 Things You Can Do Now to Be Ready for Flash Flooding

View from inside a garage of the driveway and the rainstorm outside.

Can You Run a Generator in the Rain?

By Timothy Dale

Stairway leading down to a dark, empty basement with cement walls.

8 Things to Do Right Now to Get Your Basement Tornado-Ready

12 Things You Should Have at the Ready in Case the Power Goes Out

12 Things You Should Have at the Ready in Case the Power Goes Out

By Alexa Erickson

The Best Whole-House Surge Protector Options

Tech & Electronics

The Best Whole-House Surge Protector is Highly Rated and Affordable

The Best Emergency Radio Options

Safety & Security

The 9 Best Emergency Radios—No Electricity, No Wifi, No Cell Service Needed

By Glenda Taylor, Stacey L. Nash

11 Things You Should Never Do During a Hurricane

11 Things You Should Never Do During a Hurricane

By Stacey L. Nash

15 Safety Essentials That Most Homes Are Missing

15 Safety Essentials That Most Homes Are Missing

By Jennifer Noonan

The Best Storm Door Option

After Researching the Best Storm Doors, We Like These 6 the Most

By Glenda Taylor

Expecting Snow? Do These 7 Things ASAP

Expecting Snow? Do These 7 Things ASAP

By Katelin Hill