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Key Disaster Advice from Survivors
We can always learn from statistics, general advice, and other forms of information--but what tends to stick in our memories and remain in the forefront of our minds are stories. That’s why in this post, I’m sharing collected disaster advice from five survivors of three scenarios: wildfires, earthquakes, and civil...
The Coming 2019 Food Crisis… and What You Can Do
From weather systems and climate cycles to economic systems and civil unrest, the agricultural systems in the U.S. are heavily reliant on many variables and factors beyond our control. 2019 is turning out to be an important reminder of this. In June, news outlets exploded with evidence of a coming...
Weather Spotting: Spot a Natural Disaster Before It Hits
Whether they be tsunamis, hurricanes, tornados, or fires, natural disasters and drastic weather scenarios can wreak havoc on towns and cities. This is why knowing how to recognize storm patterns and understanding when danger is coming is essential--especially if you live in an area that is susceptible to destructive weather...
Planned Power Outages: What You Need to Know
We’ve written a lot about the devastating outcomes of the recent California wildfires and the choking smoke those events created across many states. For example, there was a wildfire breakout in 2017 when trees hit PG&E power lines around the Napa area. It burned over 100,000 acres and 1,475 structures....
Near-Earth Objects: What Every American Needs to Know
With economic collapse, political tensions, natural disasters, and other newsworthy headlines inundating our daily lives, it’s easy to forget about things happening beyond our planet. While the likelihood of an extraterrestrial invasion is still up for debate (I’m joking), there’s no denying that life as we know it is always...
The Risks on the Wasatch Front
When it comes to talking about areas at risk for earthquakes, we tend to discuss the usual suspect--California. This is for good reason--scientists report that there is a 99.7% chance that a magnitude 6.7 quake or larger will strike in the next 30 years in the Golden State. But, unfortunately,...
Lessons from Nebraska to Tennessee: Tips to Survive Flooding Fallout
With springtime here, it’s time to celebrate the warmer temperatures, blooming flowers, and Easter holidays. However, good things also bring about their fair share of downsides. In this case--springtime means a higher risk of flooding. “April showers bring May flowers,” but it also brings risks of damage to your home,...
Wildfires and Air Filtration: How to Safely and Effectively Filter Your Air Supply
Wildfires are a very real and dangerous problem--which was really brought to national attention thanks to several in California and the west in 2018. With what is now officially the most deadly wildfire season on record in the state, California experienced widespread fires everywhere from Mendocino to Ventura County. In...
Learning from the Past: Haiti, Mexico City, and Alaska
American journalist Charles Kuralt once said, “It takes an earthquake to remind us that we walk on the crust of an unfinished earth.” The surface of our planet has 20 plates that are constantly moving--and inevitably, the resulting pressure from these shifting plates causes the crust to break. But when...
Tsunamis: Are You at Risk & Prepared?
Earthquakes can be a deadly occurrence. When they happen, it’s easy to go into shock. But for those that are located near the coast (and we’re talking hundreds of miles off the coast here), the time period after an earthquake or another sort of underwater disturbance requires critical and thoughtful...
Earthquake Predictions and Preparedness
When you think about earthquakes, it’s likely you envision the West Coast—specifically in California. It’s no wonder—thanks to the San Andreas Fault, both California and Nevada experience the most earthquakes every year in the lower 48 states. And, of course, we are thinking about Anchorage, Alaska that suffered heavy damage...
3 Major Nor'easters & What We Can Learn
If you live on the East Coast of the United States, you’re probably familiar with nor’easters. You know that contrary to what it might sound like, it’s not just a funny way of referring to people from the East Coast. A nor’easter is a storm that usually develops in the...
