WHEN YOUR AREA RECEIVES A HURRICANE WARNING Stay tuned to the weather service or storm warnings for advice; keep alert. Keep calm until the emergency has ended. Plan your time before the storm arrives and avoid the last-minute hurry which might leave you unprepared or isolated. If you have a boat, moor it securely before…
Volcano Facts Alaska and Hawaii have a lot of volcanic activity, but the entire western coast of North America has dozens of active volcanoes, all capable of erupting in the near future. A volcano eruption is not much of a danger for the vast majority of the population, but its good to know the facts…
How Can Recco Help You Stay Alive in Avalanche Terrain? Mountain Culture Zachary Sands|March 20, 2015 So I didn’t really know much about Recco, which I didn’t realize until I actually started reading about it. Even after going over our last article about Recco, I was still left confused. I bet you might be too. What …
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…
If there is a downed power line nearby, leave the area immediately and notify your cooperative or call 911. If others are around, let them know that they need to stay away. Teach children to stay away from power lines and substations and make sure they can recognize “Danger-High Voltage” signs. Never use electrical equipment…
Electricity is a vital resource we all depend on daily, but when used unsafely, the consequences can be costly and sometimes even deadly. In 2016, 475,500 structure fires (including residential fires) were reported in the U.S., causing 2,950 deaths, 12,775 injuries and $7.9 billion in property damage. According to the National Fire Protection Association, a residential…
By Taylor Shea How to prevent an icy windshield, quickly thaw a frozen lock, and more. Icy windshields messing with your morning? Who likes scraping off ice—especially when you’re in a hurry? Save yourself the trouble and rub a raw onion half on your windows and windshield the night before a big freeze; this strange…
Experts dish on the dos and don’ts of beacon use. Skiingmag.com Editors Apr 9, 2014 By Elizabeth Szoke Backcountry skiing can provide some truly untouched powder, unbelievable runs and solidarity—and the risk of an avalanche. That’s why avalanche beacons are one of the most important things to carry with you when you ski. A properly…
OCTOBER 5, 2014 BY MAT JOBE Swimming pool electrocution may be a rare occurrence, but that’s small comfort to the families that have been forever changed by it. While drowning is still the number one pool safety issue, a couple of high profile incidents in the last year have raised awareness about the risk of electrical shock…
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