to during the ‘nado, but it’s the best way you can prepare ahead of time, whether that’s building a storm shelter or simply picking and stocking the right existing room in your house. You don’t want to be thinking through these things for the first time when the storm is nearby....
How to Survive a Winter Storm Outside: Seek some form of shelter immediately. Blowing winds can causethe wind chillto reduce your core body temperature to dangerous levels. The risk of frostbite and hypothermia increase every minute you are exposed to the cold weather. If you are wet, try t...
Winter and extreme cold present unique survival challenges. Taking a little bit of time to learn things like how to drive in snow, what to do if you fall through ice, and how to create shelter if your home loses heat are valuable skills that can save your life. This guide teaches you ...
Below is an illustration of a shelter I whipped up using information from the available sources as guides. To build an underground shelter like this would require some careful engineering and construction expertise – so please do not attempt to build a shelter solely from what you read here. D...
For a free Uber ride to a shelter in an evacuating county, use code “MILTONRELIEF” What to do to prepare for a hurricane Knowing how to prepare your house for a hurricane could help lessen the risk of damage or injuries resulting from a storm. As the phrase implies, hurricane preparatio...
Residents and businesses in parts of the country declared FEMA disaster areas have been given more time, however. Tips for deducting charitable contributions There are a lot of nuances when it comes to filing taxes, so here are a few things to keep in mind when deducting your donations: ...
500 moved yesterday. They were either sent to other Hawaiian islands to finish up their vacations or back to their home states and countries. However, the focus in Maui at the moment is very rightfully so on helping the island’s residents who are in desperate need of food and shelter in...
In June of 2018, Houghton County received about 7 inches of rain in a period of about 8 hours, which caused massive flash flooding. The impact was devastating, destroying homes and roads and more. It was quickly declared a state disaster and FEMA was brought in to help as well. We contr...
For a customized safe room, The National Storm Shelter Association (NSSA) has developed an industry standard for shelters. The NSSA standard provides specific guidance on underground shelters not available in FEMA publications. Basically, safe room components must be securely anchored and all connections...
Kiesling, who is also executive director of the National Storm Shelter Association, calls garage doors the weakest link in a home. Once the garage door is lost, you can consider the house lost as well: High-speed winds pressurize the house and blow the roof off like a...