When you’re preparing for a disaster, you have to weigh two very important factors. How destructive will it be, and what is the likelihood of it happening. If the likelihood is really low, then it may not be worth the … Continue reading
During summer and early fall in South Florida (I used the term “fall” loosely, summer lasts 7-8 months down here), we have a thunderstorm just about every day in the early afternoon. With it comes lightning, flooding, occasional hail, a … Continue reading
High storm season usually comes around spring in most areas of the country, and we are constantly being warned that tornados can come at any time on any day. While it is true that high storm season usually takes place … Continue reading
Did you ever think about what your life would be like if the stores were closed? I’m not talking about a post-apocalyptic Mad Max scenario or a winter storm that clears the shelves. I’m talking about a long-term disruption of … Continue reading
A massive magnetic solar storm could knock out much of the US electrical grid and leave 130 million people in the dark, a report from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) concludes. The Federal Interagency Response Plan – Space Weather … Continue reading