Sedona, Arizona, was extremely busy and has grown since my last visit in 2016. Always beautiful, we stopped briefly to live in the moment of this enchanting destination, but elected to move on. That took a while as we endured the traffic jams. I will seriously think twice […]
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 […]
Tis the season for more storms and power outages. When the big snow and ice storm of February 2021 hit, we were prepared. For 20 years I was over Facilities Management at H-E-B Food-Drugs stores, offices and their properties throughout Texas and Mexico. Here are some quick tips […]
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 […]
CONSUMER PROTECTION ALERT: Excessive Energy Bills (Released Feb. 26, 2021) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his Consumer Protection Division is warning Texans to be aware of energy price hikes and offers tips to protect yourself from excessive and potentially unlawful charges after the recent winter weather storm: […]
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott immediately released this statement after learning four out-of-state board members of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) are resigning: “When Texans were in desperate need of electricity, ERCOT failed to do its job and Texans were left shivering in their homes without power. […]
Are you troubled with humidity in your bathroom, a closet, cellar or attic? Do you live near the coast or other humid area? Evidence shows there are health risks (and even problems with clothing stored) associated with high humidity areas in homes. Here is how to save some […]
While the Harris-Pelosi-Soros-Obama-Biden White House is working hard to keep #46 awake long enough to sign more destructive and decisive Executive Orders, the media diverts America’s attention away. The hypocrisy of Democrats peaked when they played the gotcha game when Senator Ted Cruz flew his family to Cancun […]
The key word is “BEFORE.” Try one of these methods before you need it. Be anticipatory and BEFORE you decide to melt snow, check the quality of it. Be certain to collect clean and fresh snow. Avoid discolored and stained ice. Being patient since melting can take a […]
When the power goes out, your refrigerator and freezer will only stay cold for so long. According to the American Red Cross, an unopened refrigerator will keep food cold for four hours. After this, temperatures will begin to rise to unsafe levels. A full, unopened freezer will keep food […]
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 […]
Citizens are rightfully angry about the rolling electrical blackouts that are effecting millions of Texans during the freezing weather of February 2021. While many are upset with their local energy providers, ERCOT, state politicians, and even frozen wind turbines, their time could be better spent focusing on the […]
