Experts explain how to best prepare with a busy hurricane season in the forecast

HOUSTON (AP) — Hurricane season can be stressful for millions of Americans living in coastal areas, as powerful winds and heavy rain can cause widespread damage, cut power for days or weeks and otherwise upend people’s lives. Forecasters are expecting another unusually busy season for the Atlantic, with predictions calling for six to 10 hurricanes, […]

How to survive snow and bitter cold that’s reached all the way to the Gulf Coast

ATLANTA (AP) — Protecting homes, cars, people and pets from snow, ice and bitterly cold temperatures just isn’t something many people are accustomed to in the Deep South. But northerners build certain tips into their everyday lives, from dressing in layers to trying not to panic if your car begins to slide. When approaching a […]