Tornado Basics You Need to Know in Michigan
Michigan’s tornado season starts in April and doesn’t end until July – but as we all know, Michigan weather can be a little… unpredictable. Here are a few tornado basics you need to know in Michigan ahead of tornado season.... Read More →
What Goes in a Tornado Kit for Pets?
Tornado season in Michigan is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to make sure your family is ready. You’ll need to prepare your own tornado kits – and if you’re pet owners, you’ll need a tornado kit... Read More →
Common Weather Events That Can Damage Your Home
Storm damage can be extremely serious – but it doesn’t just come from blowing winds and rain. Here’s what else can cause damage: Tornadoes Supercell thunderstorms Microbursts Hail Tornadoes A tornado is, essentially, a rotating column of air that typically... Read More →
Crazy Winter Weather Events Around the World
While there’s no reason to not prepare yourself for a winter storm, which can be quite destructive (see How Destructive Can Winter Storms Be? for more information), there’s also no reason not to see some of the craziest weather events... Read More →
3 Tips to Prepare Your Kids for a Disaster
If you’re like most parents, you know that your kids need to be prepared for an emergency – but what can you do to help them? Check out these three tips to prepare your kids for a disaster. 3 Tips... Read More →
Tips for Easing Stress After a Disaster
If you’ve been involved in a disaster, whether it was a fire, water damage (including sewer overflows), or wind and storm damage, you’re probably under a lot of stress… and that’s perfectly normal. It’s not healthy to stay stressed for... Read More →
Understanding Disasters and Their Impacts
Whether you’ve been displaced from your home because of a fire, water damage (including sewer overflows), or wind and storm damage, it’s a tough situation – and everyone deals with disaster differently. Understanding disaster events can help you and your... Read More →
Tips to Help Your Kids Cope With Post-Disaster Stress
Children are particularly prone to post-disaster stress; they can feel frightened, confused and insecure, and that’s mainly because they haven’t had as many experiences – positive or negative – as we adults have. But there are some things you can... Read More →
What to Put on an Emergency List
If you’re like most people, you need to set up an emergency list – that way, if a disaster strikes your home, your babysitter, house-sitter or whomever else is there knows how to get in touch with people who need... Read More →
5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself and Your Family After a Disaster
Taking care of yourself and your family after a disaster, whether it’s a house fire, water damage or wind and storm damage – or anything else, for that matter – is incredibly important. But what are you supposed to do?... Read More →