What is your lifetime score? People are not afraid to drive a car. People are afraid to fly in a plane, and lately, to ride on a train. Answer this question. Your chances of being involved in a car crash are? 1 in 31 in 251 in 1,0001 […]
Since 1998, the risk of a fatal accident has decreased by 94 percent. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an additional way for its engineers, safety inspectors, systems safety specialists and other aviation safety employees to report safety-related issues and concerns. Information […]
On the 50th anniversary of the day I received my drivers license learning permit, I earned a speeding ticket for driving 28 mph in a 20 mph school zone in Comfort, Texas. It was about time, I suppose, that I took a driver’s safety course again. Whew! Times […]
Rubbernecking, to get a glimpse of a car wreck while driving on a highway is a dangerous gamble. But some say it’s human nature. It’s been around for over a century. Here’s the proof. Our Sponsors
Warm water is a key indicator for tropical cyclone formation in the Atlantic Ocean, and with forecasted temperatures to be continually rising throughout the 2021 summer, it will translate to more fuel for tropical storms and hurricanes that inevitably develop. “Our biggest concern is the fact that water […]
The Federal Highway Administration reports that 7.3% of U.S. highway bridges are in poor condition. However, that’s a significant improvement from 2009, when 10.1% of highway bridges were found to be in poor condition. That’s part of a longer trend showing the nation’s system of highway bridges has been […]
Perhaps the most challenging part of anyone’s job is dealing with angry people. A 26+ year career in upper management for a world-class retail corporation based in Texas and Mexico offered many experiences to sharpen my expertise with such difficult situations. My performance reviews were rated high and […]
Lightning can happen at any time – during snow storms, in hurricane rain bands, in dust storms and forest fires, they are even found in volcanic eruption clouds. We need to think of lightning safety anytime there is a severe thunderstorm in our area. In the USA, there are several states where […]
Many progressively liberal-socialism corporations such as Google and Facebook are sponsoring content and endorsing COVID-19 vaccination ads to persuade Americans to take the controversial injections. Other companies, with strong reliances on China, are also teaming up with the CDC and the Ad Council in the propaganda initiative. They […]
Lightning is a leading cause of injury and death from weather-related hazards. Although most lightning victims survive, people struck by lightning often report a variety of long-term, debilitating symptoms. Thunderstorms are dangerous storms that include lightning and can: Include powerful winds over 50 MPH; Create hail; and Cause flash […]
Let’s cut to the chase. These are the basics: Water Your family needs at least one gallon of water per person, per day, to function during an emergency. You’ll also need extra water for pets, cooking, and hygiene. If you’re preparing for a two-week emergency, that comes to […]
In our bug out bags, we keep assorted bandanas among our emergency gear. One of my favorites is this mammoth one: Other uses for bandanas include: Use as a hat or scarf. Make a protective mask with one of them. Cold compress (wet one or add ice if […]
