Store one gallon of water per person per day for drinking, cooking and sanitation. Coolers and ice packs can keep refrigerated food cold longer if you prepare ahead of time. Make sure you have your meds handy, plus a well-stocked first aid kit, just in case.

Snow in the forecast brings more than just a winter wonderland. It also increases the chance of power outages. Winter precipitation can cause power lines to sag, particularly if a snow-laden branch pushes them down. Those power lines can snap, causing outages.

Ongoing geopolitical uncertainties - including recent developments in resource-rich Iran and Venezuela - have placed renewed spotlight on the issue of energy security.But what happens if these uncertainties deteriorate further into an energy security crisis - one that cripples our power supplies,

Chelsea's Sunday Morning Update - Widespread power outages across region Tens of thousands of people across the region are dealing with widespread power outages Sunday morning.

A power outage that hit San Francisco on Monday afternoon appeared to be largely resolved by 3 p.m. The cause was not immediately clear.

A large winter storm heading to Georgia this weekend could bring widespread power outages. Here's how to prepare for multiple days without power.