2013

This being the winter, the last thing on many people’s minds is doing some boating.  But in Southern California and other environs, the threat of frigidly cold waters is somewhat abated, and thus many people are willing to load up their boats and head out onto the water all year round.  If you intend on… read more

Two days removed from Christmas, it’s easy to grow lax in the way one approaches safety.  Yes, all the unique hazards posed by the gift-giving season are curtailed slightly, but they don’t disappear completely.  With decorations still up, gifts littering the household, and your tree growing dryer and dryer by the minute, numerous threats to… read more

If you’ve traveled a long distance to be with friends and family for the holidays, then today no doubt finds you recuperating from a post-Christmas malaise brought on by the steady consumption of gravies, festive meats, and the more than occasional glass of egg nog.  But as you get ready to leave whatever cozy environs… read more

With storms continuing to pound the Northern California area, now is the perfect time to discuss those precautions one must take to ensure that safety remains paramount throughout the winter.  As snow begins to be dumped on certain parts of the state and the country, snowplows will be popping up across the landscape, and it’s… read more

Starting today, rainstorms and even snow were set to hit parts of Northern California.  These conditions can have a detrimental impact on driving, visibility, and all sorts of things.  They might even lead to a power outage under the right circumstances.  All across California, it’s clear that we’re approaching the season where rain can pour… read more

Hurricane Isaac continues its inexorable march along the East Coast having already affected numerous communities across the Southeastern portion of the country.  As the storm continues to create severe weather conditions, one of the biggest concerns is the potential for flooding in susceptible areas.  Pennsylvania is one such community that might be compromised by flooding,… read more

Hurricane Isaac is bearing down on the southern part of the United States, placing citizens in its path in potential danger.  The area between Tallahassee and New Orleans is where landfall is expected to occur.  According to FEMA, persons endangered by the storm should prepare by stocking up on the necessary supplies, following weather reports,… read more

Even in drought conditions like much of the country has been facing, it’s still imperative for all residents across the country to realize that we’re in the midst of storm season.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association and the National Weather Service estimate that the month of July sees 16 fatalities related to lightning every… read more

Although avoiding turmoil in the midst of a storm or some other type of disaster is certainly important, many people pay scant attention to what comes in the immediate aftermath of such a situation.  Storms of all sorts are relatively commonplace, from tornadoes to hurricanes to blizzards and everything in between, and should such a… read more

The owner of the Orlando, Florida-based B and W Driving School has advice for people facing wet roads. He explains the cause of hydroplaning (water building in front of the tire) and offers several tips for how to handle it, including easing off the gas, avoiding sudden turns, and not hitting the brakes. Tips are… read more

With so many dangers to worry about in our daily lives, there’s perhaps one danger that often gets overlooked:  the weather.  A new report demonstrates how complacent we’ve become, and illustrates how dangerous ignoring warnings could be. Consumer Reports is attempting to educate people on the various weather alerts out there and what we should… read more