There are many ways to assist after a disaster inside and outside your community. Any contribution after a natural disaster, no matter how big or small, helps the recovery process.
Donating your time, money, expertise, or connections can go a long way. The effects of a natural disaster can be d...
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Homeschooling can be a choice or a necessity. Either way, alongside a wide array of benefits this educational method provides, it also has challenges that both children and parents have to face.
If you’re in a bind trying to juggle all the tasks that come along with your kid doing remote studie...
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Earthquakes happen unexpectedly and can occur in any part of the US. These natural hazard events create ground shaking and can cause objects to fall and break, damaging your home and injuring the people inside.
States in the western part of the US, near the divide of the North American and Paci...
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With the summer heat and dryness comes the wildfire season. Wildfires are breaking out across the US and countries around the world. If you’re in an area that is anticipating a wildfire or notice any wildfire warning signs, get prepared early using a pre-evacuation plan.
Please note that once y...
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Emergency rations, just like any other food, have an expiration date. Depending on the product and its packaging, some may last longer than others. Therefore, it’s important to note the expiration dates of the items in your emergency kits and regularly replace items as they expire.
In many case...
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It’s thunderstorm season in many places across the US. The summer heat often brings storms with heavy rain, thunder, and lightning. This article will cover the lightning dos and don’ts for whether you’re outdoors or indoors during a thunderstorm.
What is Lightning?
Lightning is an electrical di...
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