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 flooding and tornadoes. IF YOU ARE UNDER A THUNDERSTORM…
Here is our suite of informative articles to keep you safe and prepared. We’ll add more as seasons and situations change. Winter, Snow, Ice and Storms Road Safety Basics Protecting Property From Freezing Weather How to Prepare for Power Outages and No Electricity Bug Out Bag List Civil Riots and Protests Near You Severe Weather…
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Within weeks of becoming mayor of San Antonio, Texas, Ron Nirenberg proved he was no better than other socialistic leaders in America’s most dangerous and liberal controlled cities. Nirenberg’s first big act was to buy $17,000 curtains for his City Hall office. His second act was to adopt the Paris Accords. He was returning the…
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 56-112 gallons or more of water. Many…
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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 available). Make a splint with a paint…
ERCOT’s use of Energy Emergency Alerts Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has a progressive series of emergency procedures that may be used when operating reserves drop below specified levels. These procedures are designed to protect the reliability of the electric systemas a whole and prevent an uncontrolled system-wide outage. Per ERCOT Protocols and North American Electric…
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a state of emergency across the entire state ahead of the arrival of the current winter storm, and requested a federal emergency declaration from the White House to establish additional resources for communities impacted. “Every part of the state will face freezing conditions over the coming days, and I urge…
Read more Mid-States From Dakotas to Texas Brace For ‘Once in a Generation’ Winter Storm
CleverJourneys offers readers the following tips for preventing property damage during freezing weather: Before Freezing Weather Wrap all exposed pipes located outside or in unheated areas of the home. Remove garden hoses from outside faucets. Insulate outside faucets with Styrofoam cover, rags or paper. Cover vents around the foundation of your home. Know where your…
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I miss rain. When I was seven, we lived on West Ansley in south San Antonio. Three Dennis families, lived side by side, with six acres among us. It was my last innocent summer in many ways. In just a few months Blackie, my devoted Cocker Spaniel would be dead. Nineteen days later, I would…
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Following the severe weather and flooding in South Texas during Hurricane Hanna, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today warned that state law prohibits price gouging in the wake of a declared disaster. Under state law, once the governor issues a declaration, vendors are prohibited from charging exorbitant prices for necessities such as drinking water, food, batteries, generators, towing, clothing,…
We left the Texas Hill Country on June 19th on a roadtrip through the South. On our 28th day (We’re in Oklahoma City), we sharing some interesting facts about each state we’ve learned along the way. Louisiana Louisiana has the longest coastline (15,000 miles) of any other state in the U.S. Louisiana makes up approximately…
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There was a fierce storm in Santa Claus. “It’s a hateful rain,” proclaimed Dodie as we traveled farther away from Louisville as fast as we possibly could. Earlier we stopped in Frankfort, Kentucky to pay our respects at American frontiersman Daniel Boone’s gravesite. He’s buried next to his wife Rebecca at one of the most…
