The risk of brushfires extends from coast to coast, and as we move into the warmer months of the year and storm season, it’s important to start preparing your home now to reduce the risk of brushfires damaging your home. 1. Create a fire break: Clear debris from around your …
Read MoreThe Eastern Pacific hurricane season begins this week and the Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1, while May 9-15 is National Hurricane Preparedness Week for 2021…Here are some tips for staying safe. What to expect for Atlantic hurricane season 2021 Most meteorologists are forecasting another above-average Atlantic hurricane season …
Read MoreThe National Weather Service (NWS) has announced it will transition away from its current “advisory headlines” of watches, warnings and advisories, and will switch over to a system of plain language alerts in the future. National Weather Service to issue plain language alerts to reduce confusion The National Weather Service …
Read MoreMarch kicks off the escalating spring tornado season and is the fifth most active month of the year for severe weather. Here’s what you need to know about where the highest risks are and where you might not expect them. Tornadoes can turn deadly in March After capturing twenty years …
Read MoreMeteorologists have issued their forecast for severe weather and tornadoes as the season approaches in advance of spring, and while calling for a slow start to the peak, severe weather was forecast across the US today. Forecast predictions for “notorious” season of severe weather and tornadoes in 2021 Meteorologists from …
Read MoreThe polar vortex will continue to hold through Friday bringing the coldest air in years to the US and below average temperatures to most of the nation. Amid this frigid cold, it’s important to know how to keep your pipes safe. Parts of US to see coldest temperatures in years, …
Read MoreDriving through hazardous winter weather can be frightening — to say the least. Weather can change rapidly during winter, and sometimes dangerous conditions can appear seemingly out of nowhere and take you by surprise. Unfortunately, common winter weather can make the roadways extremely hazardous. That’s why it’s so important to …
Read MoreIt’s never too early to start preparing for winter. After all, winter is just around the corner, with plenty of regions in the United States already seeing colder temperatures. Now is the time to get your home ready for icy temperatures and inclement weather. Preparation is best done while the …
Read MoreSevere weather has been increasingly frequent in recent years, and 2020 has certainly not slowed down. The western states have seen a historic wildfire season that charred more acres than any previous year, with some of the largest fires in recorded history. On top of that, we’ve had a hyperactive …
Read MoreWe’ve seen some serious record-breaking inclement weather this year. With the landfall of Zeta yesterday in Louisiana, the 2020 hurricane season is continuing its furious pace — and it’s not even over yet. The Atlantic hurricane season actually runs through the end of November. So far, we’ve already seen 27 …
Read MoreDriving in winter weather is the absolute worst. It doesn’t matter if it’s hail, slush, heavy rain, or a full-on snowstorm, it can be very scary to get into a car when the weather is bad. However, driving in bad weather is often unavoidable, as we all have places we …
Read MoreThese tips will help you keep animals safe during cold weather. Whether it is your own pet or someone else’s, following these safety tips may save their lives. If you see an animal in danger – call for help and do your part in keeping our animals out of danger. …
Read MoreMany states have experienced hurricanes and you should know what to do if you enter an area recently affected by one. Some of those states include Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida and Texas. These states especially have experienced some of the costliest and deadliest …
Read MoreOK, so you’ve got your “go bag” stocked and ready, your house is prepped for weeks with food and supplies, but is the rest of your family ready should there be a natural disaster? Having to think and prepare for the next wildfire, hurricane, tornado, or earthquake isn’t fun, but …
Read MorePrepping for a hurricane is stressful, especially because you usually don’t have very much time to get everything together. If you live in an area that is prone to hurricanes, it is extremely important that you stock your home with all the necessary essentials prior to a storm hitting. How …
Read MoreTrees are a beautiful addition to any home. They provide privacy, give the air wonderful oxygen, and look stunning as the leaves begin to change, but they can also be dangerous. If you have trees to close to your home, or to the street, you need to make sure they’re …
Read MoreAs the weather gets colder and we head towards winter, it is extremely important that as many people as possible get their flu shots this year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that every single person who is six months or older should get a flu shot …
Read MoreSummer weather and warm temperatures have made it a lot easier to deal with COVID-19. Not only have we been able to do fun activities outside, but being outdoors has allowed us to have safer gatherings with the people we love. From socially-distanced backyard barbecues to playing tennis with friends, …
Read MoreHurricane season begins in June but continues to affect coastal areas all the way through November. While many people who live in hurricane-prone areas have a plan of action, should they need to evacuate or prepare themselves for a storm, you’d be surprised to learn the number of individuals who …
Read MoreWhether you live in a hurricane-prone area of the country or you’re more likely to experience a sudden earthquake, it’s important to be prepared. No matter where you live in the country, natural disasters affect all of us in some way. So, rather than panic and freak out when they …
Read MoreThe Western US is experiencing suffocating smoke and the most hazardous air on planet Earth as the moment, and even people who don’t live in states where wildfires are burning are being affected by dangerous smoke. Western US has most hazardous air on Earth right now Over 100 large fires …
Read MoreHail is almost always accompanied by thunderstorms and severe weather. The reason for this is because these are the types of storms known to create the conditions needed to produce hail, so we need to be prepared for hail when those storms happen. Being prepared in the event of hail …
Read MoreWhether you are at home or on the road, disaster can strike when flooding occurs. Flooding can be caused by a number of factors and you never know when you might find yourself in trouble – quickly. Floods do not just occur during heavy rains. They can be caused by …
Read MoreThe Atlantic hurricane season remains in hyperactive mode, as the National Hurricane Center is watching four tropical waves, including one off the southeast corner of the US, which could develop in the next few days. Four systems churning in the Atlantic Hurricanes Laura and Marco have moved on, but the …
Read MoreExtreme, inclement weather is a constant threat in parts of the world. If tornadoes, thunderstorms, hurricanes or floods are common where you live, you need to have a readiness plan for them. This will often include keeping the right things in your car in the event of an emergency. If …
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