Post Tornado - Some Things You’ll Need
Here are good tips from tornado survivors - most of these come from the ‘wish I’d thought of these items before the tornado’ list.
Be sure to put this stuff in your home emergency kit just case. Depending on the level of destruction (your neighborhood or the entire town?) some of these things may not be [...]
Leave Your House in 3 Minutes - What to Take?
If you were forced to evacuate your home and you only had 3 minutes, what would you grab?
The Grab-and-Go kit came about after readers sent us what they wished they’d had after they had to evacuate. Here are 10 things you should have ready to go at any moment.
Cash (at least $100 – ATMs [...]
National Social Workers Month
Social workers help you with any psychological and social needs in a stressful situation.
It’s a broad definition, but the field is broad. You’ll find social workers in hospitals, senior living homes, government organizations, and community services.
Here’s an article talking about what services social workers offer for seniors and hospice care.
And, another good article describing how [...]
Home Inspections - Good Idea
Having a home inspection every few years is a great idea and can save a homeowner a lot of money and headaches, says Jason R. Hanson, president of Primo Coach, LLC, based in the metropolitan Washington, DC area.
Hanson adds that finding a “qualified” home inspector is tricky. “There are organizations out [...]
Austin MN - Tornadoes
Austin, Minnesota, which is just north of the Iowa border, was hit by a tornado last night. (see full report on WCCO-TV).
The town lost power, which is just being restored today - as well as trees, power lines and cars.
Here’s good advice on what to do after a tornado hits - the recovery, who to [...]
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 [...]
Mississippi’s Overnight Tornadoes
Tornado season appears to be upon us.
AP/MSNBC is reporting “at least two tornadoes touched down in southern Mississippi late Wednesday and early Thursday, damaging dozens of homes and businesses and injuring residents in a small town.”
Reports are that 60 homes have been damaged, and the town of Magee, MI is without power, water [...]
Why People Don’t Heed Severe Weather Warnings
This is interesting- NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) released information on why some people take cover during severe weather, and others opt to ‘ride it out’ and not take cover.
Their report looked at Super Tuesday (Feb. 5-6, 2008) where 82 tornadoes ripped through nine Southern states, killing 57, injuring 350 and causing $400 million [...]
Tornado Oddities
MSNBC posted such an interesting article about the recent tornadoes in Hugo, Minn. and I just had to write about it here.
Tornadoes are notorious for causing mass destruction often obliterating everything in its path but often some items go untouched:
As residents in Hugo begin to move on from last week’s tornado, some say they noticed [...]
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. [...]