Extraordinary View of Tropical Cyclone Bansi
An amazing, rare, and extraordinary view of Tropical Cyclone Bansi. Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti captured this image aboard the International Space Station (ISS) mid January 2015 while Cyclone Bansi was over the southern Indian Ocean. In…
[OSHA] Protecting Workers from Cold Temperature Stress
Cold temperatures and increased wind speed (wind chill) cause heat to leave the body more quickly, putting workers at risk of cold stress. Any one working in the cold may be at risk, eg., workers in…
Drought State of Emergency Continues for California Despite Recent Rainfall
Drought information statement issued by National Weather Service Sacramento, CA November 28, 2014 Governor Brown declared a drought state of emergency for California on January 17, 2014. On April 25, 2014 governor brown issued a proclamation…
Drought Defined
A drought is a period of drier-than-normal conditions that results in water-related problems. When rainfall is less than normal for several weeks, months, or years, the flow of streams and rivers declines, water levels in lakes…
Severe Weather Likely for Southeast and Gulf States This weekend; Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi at High Risk
Severe Weather Likely for Southeast and Gulf States This weekend; Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi at High Risk. Map below shows areas of risk below.... A low pressure system will move east from the Plains bringing with it…
Winter Storms | A Preparedness Guide
Did you know..... Each year, dozens of Americans die due to exposure to cold. Add to that number, vehicle accidents and fatalities, fires due to dangerous use of heaters and other winter weather fatalities and you…
Three P’s of Safe Winter Driving
Winter driving can be hazardous and scary, especially in northern regions that get a lot of snow and ice. Additional preparations can help make a trip safer, or help motorists deal with an emergency. This sheet…
Pinpoint Storm Damage Reports | Helping Homeowners in Need of Home & Roof Repairs
When a home is damaged by severe weather it is important to have repairs done right, but also done quickly. Many homeowners have faced this situation and iAlert wanted to do something that helped bring homeowners…
Significant TORNADO and SEVERETHUNDER STORM threat for Monday October 13, 2014
Severe weather threat for Monday October 13, 2014. For threat level and location go to http://ialert.com/severe-weather-outlook.php To monitor real-time tornado and severe thunderstorm alerts to to http://iAlert.com. For text alerts sign-up at http://iAlert.com/services. Be alert and…
