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Natural Disasters are becoming more frequent and larger in scale. Today every part of the world worries about some type of natural disaster damaging their communities and homes, and for some, the natural disasters strike with little or no warning signs, like an earthquake or wildfire. Experts track and monitor hurricanes grow and move across…

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Protecting your home from electrical damage during a lightning storm is important in preventing damages to electrical systems, appliances, and electrical devices. This type of preparation can ultimately save you money by helping to mitigate the risk of damages associated with electrical storms. Taking preventative measures to prepare and protect your home from potential damage…

Summer thunderstorms are a quintessential part of the season. Preparation for high winds and rains involves ongoing planning and preparation around the house. Depending on where you reside, summer storm preparation may mean planning for tornadoes, hurricanes, or seasonal flooding. Understanding the regional risks associated with severe summer weather is the first and most important…

Many have been fearing and preparing for the apocalypse for some time now, whether with serious intent or just for the fun of it. It doesn’t matter if you think the end is near or not, there are a few easy things you can begin to prepare should this disaster happen in the future. Start…

Planning for a disaster requires understanding the local emergency resources that are available. Additionally, thorough preparation involves risk assessment and ongoing review of best responses for emergency situations. Overall, reviewing tips on creating an emergency kit, securing your home, and reviewing emergency shelter and local community recovery resources are necessary for a more comprehensive disaster…

The Midwest has been pummeled by harsh arctic weather all winter. Now that March is beginning to come to a close and the first day of spring has officially arrived, Chicago and other parts of the midwest are still shivering. Another cold front has passed over the city this week and strong winds are continuing…

With the recent continuation of brutal winter weather across much of the U.S and Canada, it’s worth looking at how natural disasters have a global impact–far reaching and beyond the regional scope of a certain area. Most of the time, severe weather that provokes disaster conditions is contained and dealt with regionally without causing too…

This winter in the U.S has turned out to be pretty severe for most of the country. In particular, the east coast, Midwest, and the Great Lakes region have been hit hard by arctic cold and heavy snowfall. In Chicago, along Lake Michigan alone, icebreaker ships have been needed to clear through ice on the…

The Great Lakes region in the Northeastern parts of the U.S and Canada have recently been affected by severe winter storms, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power. Heavy snow and ice knocked down electrical lines in an area spanning states from Michigan to Maine and extending into parts of Canada. Some of the…