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…
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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 Prepare for a Hurricane and Stay Safe
If you live in a hurricane zone, making the right preparations is important. The key to staying safe is knowing…
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…
Staying Safe When Lightning Strikes
In a flash, lightning can hurt you, damage your property and possessions or set your home on fire. But there's…
Eight Tips to Step Up Your Ladder Safety
Before you attempt to use a ladder, protect yourself by freshening up on the basics of ladder safety. A ladder…
What to Do When a Tornado Strikes Your Community
Tornadoes are among the most common, and unpredictable, severe weather events. Unlike hurricanes or blizzards, which meteorologists can often forecast…