I will never forget August 2005 when Hurricane Katrina caused the death and the destruction of so many lives. We all think disasters will never happen to us, they only happen 'somewhere else'.  Don't risk your life and the lives of your fami...

The 2007 season is almost upon us, and thanks to La Nina, it will be an active one.  It's time to start thinning trees and trimming hedges.  Get it done early and you don't have to think about it.  Plus you won't have a pile of potenti...

Hurricane season for the US Atlantic Coast, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Carribean has started--with Gustav, Hanna, and Ike wreaking havoc. The meteorological term for the big, nasty winds that form over the oceans and which cause massive damage whene...

Hurricane Season is June 1st to November 30th  "Preventing the loss of life and minimizing the damage to property from hurricanes are responsibilities that are shared by all." Extract from the official government NOAA Website: One of the...

The Atlantic Hurricane Season lasts from June 1 to November 30. Are you prepared to weather the storm? Everyone, especially those residing along the coasts, should be acutely aware of safety precautions. Take the time to prepare yourself and your fam...

Find out about the latest earthquakes around the world An earthquake is a trembling or a shaking movement of the Earth's surface. Earthquakes typically result from the movement of faults, quasi-planar zones of deformation within its uppermost layers...

The Los Angeles area of California experienced an Earthquake of 5.4 magnitude on Tuesday, July 29, 2008, that was considered a "moderate" quake by seismologists. Reports from this quake are still coming in (as you can see in the USGS newsfeed further...

Disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, fires and floods don't just affect you -- they also affect your pets. In the event of a disaster, do not leave companion animals behind. They are like small children, they cannot fend for themselves and rely...

Emergencies and disasters can happen. Are you ready? Tornadoes, hurricanes, fire, flood - emergencies come in many forms. And they may require anything from taking cover in a safe place in your home, a brief absence from your residence to temporary, o...

Get what you need to stay comfortable and safe for the first 72 hours with a properly equipped survival kit. Emergency supplies for the your home, office and cabin, so you are prepared for all types of problems including earthquakes, power outages, t...

Imagine sitting at home, relaxing after a hard day. Your aircon is keeping you as cool as you like, your freezer is full of good stuff to eat for the next few weeks ... then, 5 miles away, a lightning bolt strikes a power cable ... CRACK ... the powe...

When faced with a loss, crisis or life-changing event, you are suddenly thrust into an unfamiliar world, one that can be frightening and unsettling. Knowing how to make it through the first few days or hours can help. This lens offers articles and re...

August 23, 2007 It was a typical day for me.  I got ready for work and drove in to the office, battling the heavy Phoenix traffic like normal.  Everything on the freeway was actually moving quite well, no stop and go traffic like usual. ...