Some tornadoes strike rapidly, without time for a tornado warning, and sometimes without a thunderstorm in the vicinity. When you are watching for rapidly emerging tornadoes, it is important to know that you cannot depend on seeing a funnel: clouds … Continue reading →
Once the flood waters have receded and the area is declared safe by the authorities, you’ll want to get back to your home. Be careful when re-entering a building that has been flooded, as the flood may have damaged the … Continue reading →
Flash flooding can occur quickly and without allot of warning. If you find yourself in the midst of a flood, here are some things you should do. Do NOT attempt to drive through a flooded road. A flooded street or … Continue reading →
Keep yourself and your loved ones safe by planning ahead. Are you in a flash-flood prone area? Contact the local county geologist or county planning department to find out if your home is located in a flash-flood-prone area or landslide-prone … Continue reading →
Be Ready! Floods During Gather emergency supplies and follow local radio or TV updates. Unplug appliances to prevent electrical shock when power comes back on. Do NOT drive or walk across flooded roads. Cars and people can be swept away. … Continue reading →
There have been catastrophic events for many years in history. Record breaking hurricanes have occurred. Massive flooding. Wildfires. Mudslides. We hear about these events so much that it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that we’ve faced all … Continue reading →
Ice storms are an all too familiar scene to Kansas residents. They almost always result in power losses and sometimes can even be deadly. The aftermath can somewhat resemble the destruction caused by a Kansas tornado – fallen trees and … Continue reading →
Believe it or not, the coastline of the United states is regularly battered by hurricanes – about five on the average – every 3 years. The fact of the matter is that hurricanes do bring lots of winds – some … Continue reading →
With Hurricane Florence poised to hit the East Coast in the next couple of days, perhaps it’s appropriate to talk about hurricane preparedness. With meteorologists forecasting a very active hurricane season, you may want to learn how to best prepare … Continue reading →
When you feel that the surrounding is rattling and the house is shaking in unusual way, you know that something is wrong underneath the earth’s surface. Quakes or earthquakes are without a doubt one of the most dreaded natural disasters. … Continue reading →
