When hurricane season is upon us, you may find yourself wondering — what is a hurricane? What could cause such a powerful storm? And how do we study something so dangerous?
Read on to learn the answers to the most common questions about hurricanes.
What is a hurricane? How is it different from a tropical storm?
Hurricanes (sometimes […]
Have you ever heard of lightning art?
You might have seen a viral photo or two going around the internet that looks like one of these images. Often, the photo will be accompanied by a caption like, “What happens when lightning strikes sand.” It turns out that those photos actually show the amazing work of a […]
EMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) has once again designated September “National Preparedness Month”, which kicks off September 1st.
Alongside thousands of other organizations — including the Red Cross, the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association), and the CDC (Center for Disease Control) – FEMA will be promoting the importance of having an emergency plan for […]
Does your household have a flood safety plan? If you answered no, it’s time to change that fact. Although you might not realize it, floods cause 90% of the total damage from all natural disasters (excluding droughts) in the United States. But there are a lot of things you can do to minimize the risks […]
If you’re thinking about selling your home in the near-future, you’re probably wondering if there’s anything you can do to increase your home’s listing price. Fortunately, the answer for almost everyone is “yes”! Whether you have a lot of disposable cash to upgrade your home, or only a little to spend on repair necessities, there […]
If you live in an area where hurricanes are a risk to your home, you have probably already thought about your hurricane disaster plan: how to evacuate your family, how to reduce damage to your property, and so on. But many people forget that their front and back yards contain a lot of potential hazards […]
Homeowners insurance can be costly. This year the average annual insurance premium is $952, though that varies considerably from state to state – Florida has the highest premiums at $1,991 per year, and Idaho has the lowest at $534 per year. But since moving across the country in search of cheaper insurance rates is not […]
Anyone that has an organization or business that is related to adverse weather conditions such as hurricanes should really make it a point of attending the National Hurricane Conference.
The purpose of this conference is built on the foundation of improving the reaction to hurricanes through being prepared, responding, dealing with the aftermath and mitigation. In […]
Those that happen to be in Texas during hurricane season have to deal with a potential hurricane threat.
Preparing for Texas Hurricanes
Knowing ahead of time that a hurricane may be in the forecast allows you the necessary time to gather all the necessary items that you may need during the storm and after it. Being aware […]
Well before hurricane season arrives it is important to implement a power outage preparedness strategy. This includes a plan that should span for at least two weeks. One never knows when, where and how severe the next hurricane will be and what effects it is going to have on your power supply.
Preparing for a power […]
