Preparing Your Family for Winter Weather

As winter weather descends on the United States you should be prepared to handle adverse weather in your area. Here are five areas of preparedness and planning that you may not have thought about. It is important to have a plan in place so in the event of a serious storm you will know what to do. 1) If you have children in school have you considered what you will do if school is cancelled? If you work full-time you will need to have child care arrangements available or you will need to be able to take time off of … Continue reading →

Preparing for Winter Storms

As the cold weather begins to set in for the year, it is time to prepare for winter storms. The severity and frequency of winter storms will vary from place to place. It is important to consider the area you are living in when making plans. In certain parts of the country, they will shut everything down for an inch or two of snow. In other areas it takes a foot or two to shut down. You will need to plan according to how people react in your area, because they may not have the tools necessary to make the … Continue reading →

Teach Your Kids About Hurricanes

With the recent tropical storm and the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, your children may be interested in learning about the dangers of hurricanes and tropical storms. They may be asking questions on what they can do to prepare and how you can protect the family. You can teach your kids more by having them visit the Weather Bullies. The kid’s section includes different weather bullies that accompany a hurricane. Each weather bully has a section, which explains what causes these types of weather to occur. You can also print out “Wanted” posters for each bully. There is also scavenger list … Continue reading →