What to Do Immediately After a Tornado
If you live in an area that is prone to tornadoes, you are likely familiar with the preparations necessary to…
Protection
What to Do Immediately After a Hurricane
After the blustering winds dwindle and the rain torrents turn into trickles, your first reaction will likely be a sigh…
What to Do Immediately After a Severe Rainstorm
The rain has stopped and the storm clouds have rolled away. Now it's time to take steps to maintain your safety,…
What to Do Immediately After a Flood
Flooding is frightening, and even after the immediate threat has passed, the conditions created by a flood can be dangerous…
Earthquakes: What You Need to Know & How to Prepare
Earthquakes can happen anytime, anywhere. They occur without notice and although they last only seconds, their effects range from unnoticeable to…
How to Protect Yourself During a Drought
Living in Florida, I've dealt with my fair share of extreme weather. I've experienced hurricane damage to my home and…
Five Things Burglars Don’t Want You to Know
While my husband and I were out visiting family one weekend, thieves broke into our home, took the pillowcases off…
5 Cool Tips for Safe Home Heating
As the weather turns cooler and days get shorter, you may be taking steps to stay warm and cozy this…
Prepping for Severe Weather
Severe weather can range from storms that ruin weekend BBQs to hurricanes that destroy towns. It’s important for you to…
How to Protect Your Home and Car From Hail Damage
Hail—pellets of frozen rain that may fall at speeds of more than 100 miles per hour—can cause more than a…