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Emergency Survival

Paying attention to the hurricane forecast? There are 5 important new storm forecast changes for hurricane season. See what the changes are, why they were made, and how they affect you.

Heat waves are prolonged periods of excessive hot weather. A heat wave can bring record-breaking temperatures and heat-related injuries to scores of people.

Everyone should have a basic survival kit at home. Here's how to make a DIY emergency survival kit for severe weather, natural disasters & other emergencies

Survival Rule Of 3's: Do you know how long you could survive without food? Without shelter? Without water? Do you have an emergency survival kit? Start here

What's the risk of flooding in your area? Are you in a high risk flood zone? Use these free online tools to find out if your home is in a flood zone or not.

Wondering how to properly tarp a leaking roof? You need: a tarp, a few boards, and screws. Step-by-step DIY instructions + The best tarps for roof leaks.

If a hurricane or storm has passed through your area, what should you do -- and NOT do? 10 hidden dangers you need to be aware of after a hurricane or storm

A storm surge is the bulge of water that rises under a hurricane or tropical storm when it makes land. See why storm surge is so dangerous + How to stay safe

The Ultimate Evacuation Pack List - See what the experts say you should pack for evacuation + What I packed when I was forced to evacuate recently. #weather

I'm a weather bug living in Hurricane Alley, and I recently bought a Midland WR120 weather radio. See why it's one of the best weather radios (pros & cons).

Check out that anvil cloud off in the distance behind me. Anvil clouds can become thunderheads and often cause stormy weather.

What does it mean when you see an anvil shaped cloud in the sky? Everything you want to know about anvil cloud formation & what these thunderheads mean.

Even if blizzards are infrequent where you live, you should always be prepared for a bad winter storm -- just in case. Here are 10 things everyone who lives in a wintery state should do... now!

I live in a hurricane evacuation zone, so I went to a hurricane shelter. Here's what I've learned firsthand about staying at an emergency shelter.

Don't gamble on the weather! Weather insurance protects you from delays & cancellations due to rain, snow, temps, wind, event cancellations & travel delays.

One of my friends describes her scary experience of being struck by lightning during pregnancy. And I have some lightning safety tips if you're caught outside

Weather Disasters Food

What's the Waffle House Index? Why do we rush to buy milk & eggs before a storm? How do restaurants fare during bad weather? How is Wawa helping first responders?

The most dangerous weather events are lightning, tornadoes, winter storms, extreme heat & floods. These 31 deadly weather facts prove it! Protect yourself.

What color are tornadoes? What makes the tornado noise that sounds like a freight train? Does it really rain frogs during tornadoes? Tornado facts to answer all your tornado questions.