FEMA and WHN Offer Sound Advice about Surviving a Disaster
Tornado season is in full swing for parts of the country. Other natural disasters have been reported throughout the nation. Being prepared can make the difference between safely weathering the storm and becoming a victim of the disaster!
WHN TIP: Click here for a comprehensive list of natural disasters, preparedness, survival and rebuilding provided by FEMA, the [...]
Grilling on Memorial Day Weekend - Don’t Blow Up the House
It’s finally warm and we’re grilling out with friends this weekend.
The grill has been hibernating since last fall; we’ll be going through tips our writers put together on grilling safety so we don’t inadvertently blow up the house or set the dog on fire.
Here’s good info on BBQ safety from the Home Safety Council.
We just [...]
The Fire Danger is Rising - Be Smart and Stay Safe!
In some parts of the U.S., it might have seemed like winter would never end in 2009. When it did, floods in places like Fargo, ND made national news. The focus on flooding may have taken our focus away from another real danger - wildfires.
Citizens of Shakopee, MN got a huge reminder that a small [...]
Check the Smoke Detectors in Your Home
Having a working smoke alarm reduces your chance of dying in a fire by nearly one-half, according to the United States Fire Administration (USFA). You should have smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside bedrooms. If you keep bedroom doors closed, put a smoke alarm in each bedroom
Here are more smart [...]
Holy Smokes
Sad news in Chicago - the 134-year-old Holy Name Cathedral caught fire early this morning. CNN reports that it took 2.5 hours to put the fire out, and there is extensive damage to the roof and attic (where it is believed to have started) as well as enormous water damage inside. Thankfully no one died.
How [...]
We’re Baaaack! National Fire Prevention Week
After a long hiatus the WhatHappensNow.com blog is back with a new look and great new functionality. Woo-hoo! Thank you for your patience and welcome back. We’re happy you’re here and excited to bring you great new advice in the coming months.
With that, let’s get to it!
This week marks National Fire Prevention Week. The theme? [...]
Your Office “To-Go” Kit
I spend most of my week at work so chances are I’d be more likely to experience a disaster or emergency here than anywhere else!From severe storms to power outages, a number of things could happen while on the job. Here’s how you can get ready:
1. Review your company’s evacuation policies and emergency exit routes.
2. [...]
BBQ Safety Tips
Grilling is certainly up there with baseball and apple pie as one of America’s favorite pastimes. Here at WhatHappensNow, we’re (hopefully) doing our first inaugural grilling session this Friday. Can’t wait!!
Along with high gas prices, Memorial Day bbq-ers might also be met with sticker-shock as they head for supplies - news outlets are claiming that [...]
Spring Cleaning Series: Day #3
April showers bring…lots more showers and storms. Spring is certainly severe weather season.
Even if you don’t experience hurricanes or tornadoes where you live on a regular basis, severe weather and emergencies can happen anywhere, anytime. In fact, homeowners are 26 times more likely to be affected by a flood than by a fire!
So do what [...]
Real-Life: Dorm Water Damage
Lauren W., our College blogger, experienced a dorm “fire” at her university. Here’s what she learned:
About a month ago, 414 students were rudely awoken at two-thirty in the morning from their slumber to a chaotic scene. The students were pulled out of bed by loud alarms and ceiling sprinklers going berserk and had to trudge [...]
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