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Severe Weather

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…

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…

8 Apps to Help You Stay Safe in an Emergency

Emergency preparation is a must, but you shouldn’t let worries over natural disasters or worst-case scenarios encroach on the precious…

Driving During Sporadic Summer Weather

When you think of dangerous driving weather, the first that probably comes to mind is snow. But winter weather shouldn’t…

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…

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…

How to Keep Your Home Safe in Strong Winds

Strong winds are one of the most destructive forces in nature, capable of destroying hundreds of miles of property with…

6 Ways to Help Minimize Flood Damage to Your Home

Flooding causes billions of dollars in damage to U.S. homes every year. And floods can strike in many ways—from flash floods to…

Are Flooding Risks on the Rise?

Flooding is one of the most common and costly natural disasters—resulting in billions of dollars in cleanup costs each year.…