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Where to monitor the official hurricane weather forecasts
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) website ( https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ ) is the official source of hurricane tracking maps and information. There…
How do I know if my propane fuel tank is full?
If you use propane to power your emergency generator or perhaps your cooking grill, you will have one or more…
The invisible killer after a hurricanes strikes
The silent killer sends over 50,000 American’s to the emergency room every year. Many people die from it during and…
What type of cordless tools do I use?
I am often asked what brand of cordless tools I recommend. I am not a contractor or professional construction person,…
How long will perishable and frozen food last in my fridge during a power outage?
This is one of the top questions asked whenever the electric power gets knocked out after a tropical storm or…
What are these 3 and 4 letter words: FEMA, NOAA, NWS, and NHC?
I thought I would take a minute and explain some of the most common and confusing weather terminology – acronyms….
AAA and AA Batteries – Quality + Quantity
Note – Today, June 6 is the last tax-free day in Florida’s 2019 hurricane season As I wrote about earlier…
What does the cone of uncertainty mean?
No, not that type of cone LOL ! You may have noticed the tagline under our logo (HD the turtle):…