How do you survive if you become trapped in your vehicle during a blizzard? With winter fast approaching, this is a good question. The last few years have seen unseasonably cold and snowy winters in the U.S. Along with sustained cold temperatures, many regions experienced blizzard conditions including heavy snowfall and accumulation, combined with strong winds….
(En Espanol) Winter storms can bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the entire United States and its territories. Even Hawaii gets snow in its Big Island, and major cities as far south as Atlanta and Dallas have been paralyzed by snow and ice. Blizzards occur when strong wind causes blowing snow and whiteout conditions,…
High winds can occur during a severe thunderstorm, with a strong weather system, or can flow down a mountain. When winds are sustained at 40-50 mph, isolated wind damage is possible. Widespread significant wind damage can occur with higher wind speeds. During strong thunderstorms, straight line wind speeds can exceed 100 mph. High winds can blow objects…
A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm down to the ground. Tornadoes are capable of completely destroying well-made structures, uprooting trees, and hurling objects through the air like deadly missiles. Tornadoes can occur at any time of day or night and at any time of the…
Fog, particularly when dense, can be hazardous to drivers, mariners and aviators. Fog contributes to numerous travel accidents every year. Restrictions in visibility resulting from fog can also impact takeoff and landing procedures and requirements for pilots, and can be the cause of weather-related aviation delays. This website offers information on the hazards of dense…
Turn Around Don’t Drown at Flooded Roads Know What to do Before, During and After a Flood Flooding is a coast-to-coast threat to some part of the United States and its territories nearly every day of the year. This site is designed to teach you how to stay safe in a flood event. If you…
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Is it truly not okay to take a shower or talk on the phone? A UL safety expert explains Muriel Vega (@murielvega)Home(March 4, 2016) (Photo: Ari N/Shutterstock) The safest place to be during a thunderstorm is indoors, no question. But you may not be quite as protected as you think within the shelter of your own home. About one-third…
Winter brings the potential for snow and ice. That weather brings the possibility of outages as power lines are weighed down by wintry precipitation. You should take steps to prepare before a storm appears in the forecast. Safety Precautions Before A Storm Hits Create an “emergency supply kit” full of essentials like blankets, flashlights, batteries, food and…