What to Pack for Disasters and Emergencies There are a many services that offer ready-made disaster preparedness kits. They usually have non-perishable food and survival items packed in waterproof buckets or containers. But, in a disaster, you’ll need other things… Read More »DIY Emergency Preparedness Kits
Natural Disaster Resources List AARP – FEMA Older Adults Need Disaster Plans AARPDisaster Preparedness American Red CrossPreparing for Emergencies American Red CrossTeaching Kids About Emergency Preparedness American Red CrossDisaster Relief American Red CrossFind a Shelter and Other Services Centers for… Read More »Natural Disaster Resources
Preparing for the Atlantic Hurricane Season: June 1 to November 30 The Atlantic basin, covering the Southeast and Gulf Coasts, North Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, experiences hurricane season from June 1st to November 30th. In Georgia and surrounding areas, peak… Read More »What to Do Before, During and After a Hurricane
Staying safe during a tornado Tornadoes can appear without much advanced warning and are often hard to see because of rain and hail, or hills and trees. Cobb Country, Fulton County, and Gwinnett County are the top three counties for… Read More »Tornado Safety
March through May is peak tornado season in Georgia The southeastern United States is known for its natural beauty, great music, and warm climates – but not its tornado season. Tornadoes typically happen between spring and summer (about March through… Read More »Tornadoes in Georgia
8 Tools for researching crime data in your neighborhood. The internet makes it very quick and easy to research your neighborhood’s crime data. Armed with crime stats can help you decide what area of a city you want to live… Read More »How Safe is Your Neighborhood?
Staying safe in your home, neighborhood, and HOA during severe weather and flooding. Generally, meteorologists define “severe weather” as weather that threatens life or property or requires authorities to intervene for public safety. Staying safe in your home during any severe weather event… Read More »Staying Safe in Severe Weather
More and more, Mother Nature and weather patterns we’re used to have changed. Weather and natural disasters seem more common and more extreme.
Tips for Staying Safe in Extreme Heat Extreme heat and heat waves occur more frequently, last longer, and are more severe than ever before. When there is a heat wave that happens over several days and is much hotter than… Read More »Extreme Heat Safety