Some posts may contain affiliate links. Powdeom 158Wh Portable Power Station Review I do few reviews because the vender must agree to my unbiased opinion of their product, good, bad or even ugly. Therefore, I accept no cash payment for my reviews ever. I must have the product in my possession, and it must …
What is a fire tornado? How they form? The year 2020 has been both a nightmare and a learning experience. By the end of August we have had, an ongoing pandemic, Michigan’s continuing water problems, civil unrest, tornados, earthquake, hurricanes, derechos, forest fires and now fire tornados! I hope we have all learned a lot …
What is a Derecho Storm? I had never heard of a derecho storm until one swept through the Midwest this past week. I do however, think that 20 yrs ago while living overseas that I may have actually experienced one. I have always described it as a landlocked hurricane! What it is it really? How …
Bushfire continues to affect Australia long after the flames die out News casts all over the world have been focusing on the bushfires in Australia which have burned thousands of acres. Fires have displaced both animals and people. As the firefighters from the US arrive to assist the world watches the struggles now facing the …
Predict Weather, Detect Drones and More with SDR-RTL and NooElec As the world’s technology broadens and update it can be harder to stay on top of what is happening around you. Does that neighbor who appears just a bit nosey actually have a drone surveying the neighborhood? Where did that drone you saw over your …
Technology’s Increasing Role in Emergency Management Traditionally other than early warning systems, first responders have been reactive rather than proactive. Technology had grown advanced enough that the exception of fires and earthquakes it’s able to warn us that disaster is on the horizon. This allows us the public to take action to protect ourselves. But …
We’ve all seen news coverage of evacuation shelters and refugee camps. Not pleasant nor particularly safe places to land during or after a major disaster. Getting out alive and if possible, avoiding said shelters and camps is a goal most of us have. Now if your evacuation plan goes south, by all means take advantage of any assistance offered you at one of these facilities but a good plan can help you avoid that additional trauma.
Some posts may contain affiliate links. How To Drive During Whiteout Conditions I know a number of you who live where these types of weather conditions are an annual event, will say how to drive safely if you must drive is common sense. I long counted myself among those numbers until I realized during one …
More Than Thunder Prepare for Summer’s Biggest Storms Personally, I don’t like thunder. I know it’s not going to hurt me or my property. But I do know it is quite often a prelude to the storm to come. Now that storm can be harmful to people and property! How to prepare for those devastating …
Flood Types and Preps Where you live will determine the type of flood you could experience. I personally have experienced Inland, flash and river. All are devastating but all are different and require a different mind set and preparations. I admit the one I was least prepared for was the Inland flood, who expects a …
