Storm Surge: What Is It and How Can I Prepare for It?
Each year storm surges and the floods they cause pose significant risks to lives and property along the U.S. east…
Severe Weather
7 Home Insurance Claims and How You Can Avoid Them
While no one plans for their home to get damaged, the truth is that accidents happen. The Insurance Information Institute…
Driving in Fog, Dust Storms, and Sandstorms
Driving risk takes many forms, and the loss of visibility poses a serious one. Although weather conditions are beyond a…
What to Do Immediately After a Winter Storm
Old Man Winter has a nasty habit of blowing into town when we least expect him, which means we may…
What to Do Immediately After a Wildfire
If you live in an area prone to wildfires, it’s essential that you know how to keep your family members…
What to Do Immediately After an Earthquake
Most people are familiar with earthquakes. There's rarely any warning that one is about to occur, and then suddenly, the…
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…
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…