You cannot count on the government for protection. More and more people are warning these days that you should be prepared for a disaster or emergency situation without expecting anything from the government. Remember Hurricane Katrina? It seemed to take forever before the government evacuated those folks from the shelters where there was a disastrous […]
When hurricanes strike, people with diabetes face particular challenges, especially those using insulin. More than 20 million people in America have diabetes, and many others suffer with other chronic health conditions. During this year’s hurricane and tornado season, Eli Lilly and Company, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of insulin, suggests that individuals with diabetes […]
There is nothing anyone can do when nature decides to leash out its fury. There is no way to stop it. Therefore, people should brace for the worse and seek shelter. Those who live in the coastal communities can expect to be battered by hurricanes. This happens between the months of June until November in […]
With this severe, active, hurricane season underway, here are some ideas to make areas of the topic more relevant to your children. There are also suggestions for dealing with the aftermath of a catastrophic hurricane. If you are in an area that experiences other natural phenomena, just adapt these suggestions to fit your needs. 1. […]
It’s hard to believe it’s already hurricane season, and it’s also hard to believe that this season is projected to be as bad as or worse than last year’s season. We’re here to help you prepare, but rather than repeat the usual “flashlight and first aid kit” disaster preparedness checklist, we’re going to give you […]
With Hurricane Ida poised to hit Louisiana 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 for an oncoming storm. It’s not just the folks on the coast that need to be prepared […]
Strong tropical storms and hurricanes often cause flooding, even in areas that are not prone to such an event. Besides the storm surge, these storms also bring lots of rainfall in a short time. As there is nowhere for the water to run off, flooding often occurs. With the extreme weather conditions that we are […]
There are some severe weather hazards that get a lot of press… tornadoes, for example, are attention-grabbers, and they frequently take center stage during preparedness campaigns. One deadly severe weather threat that doesn’t always make the spotlight, however, is lightning. On their lightning safety web page, the NWS notes that lightning is hotter than the […]
Flash flooding can occur quickly and without a lot of warning. Flooding – especially flash flooding – can be life-threatening. And it has a lot to do with how sneaky it can be. Flooding is the master of disguise and hides a lot of evidence, including: How deep the water really is, How fast the […]
For those who live in the Midwest, wind is a big part of life. It shows up on perfectly clear, blue-sky days, and it takes a starring role in a lot of our severe thunderstorms. Because we see so much wind around here, it takes a lot to get us excited about it (unless it’s […]