Monthly Archives: September 2014
Learn About Wildfires, Your Risk, and How to Prepare
Wildfires can occur anywhere and can destroy homes, businesses, infrastructure, natural resources, and agriculture. For more information, download the How to Prepare for a Wildfire guide, which provides the basics of wildfires, explains how to protect yourself and your property, and details the … Read More…
September is National Preparedness Month, Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare
We all think “It won’t happen to me”, however it could very well happen. Now is the time to prepare. You never know when disaster will strike. Neither did Chantel, Abby, or Adam. Meet three survivors from three recent natural disasters: Hurricane Sandy; … Read More…
How Tornadoes Form
The formation of a tornado can be broken down to three stages: 1) low level horizontal spin, 2) updraft tilting, and 3) vertical rotation. Stage 1 (Low Level Horizontal Spin) Before thunderstorms develop, winds change direction and increase in speed with altitude. This … Read More…
Tornado Facts
Although tornadoes occur in many parts of the world, they are found most frequently in the United States. In an average year, 1,2000 tornadoes cause 60-65 fatalities and 1,500 injuries nationwide. Learn How Tornadoes Form | Criteria for a Tornado Warning Tornado … Read More…
The Life Cycle of Thunderstorms
Did you know that 1,800 thunderstorms occur at any moment around the world?? That is 16 million a year!?? So what causes thunderstorms? Thunderstorms need three things to develop: Moisture: To form clouds and rain Unstable air: Warm air that can rise rapidly … Read More…
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