Hurricanes can be dangerous killers. Learning the hurricane warning messages and planning ahead can reduce the chances of injury or major property damage. Before: Plan an evacuation route. Contact the local emergency management office or American Red Cross chapter, and ask for the community hurricane preparedness plan. This plan should include information on the safest [...]
A major winter storm can be lethal. Preparing for cold weather conditions and responding to them effectively can reduce the dangers caused by winter storms. Before: familiar with winter storm warning messages. Service snow removal equipment and have rock salt on hand to melt ice on walkways and kitty litter to generate temporary traction. Make [...]
Although Hurricane season is past, now is the time to make preparations for this coming season. The Scorpians song, “Rock You Like a Hurricane,” takes new meaning for those in the Gulf Coast in and around the Houston area. With nearly 5 million people without power, this storm has caused major damage, not only physically, [...]
