Heat wave health risks: How to spot heat exhaustion and heat stroke

Heat stress occurs when we produce more body heat than normal. Jim Cotter, a professor at the University of Otago school of physical education, says “we’re physiologically designed to deal with heat better than any other species”. “When we produce more, or it’s difficult to get rid of it, or we get a bit added […]

How to keep pipes from freezing as South Carolina braces for deep freeze

As the Upstate braces for a deep freeze, it is best to go ahead and prepare your pipes from the extreme cold.Experts say if it’s cold outside, and nothing comes on when you turn on the cold water on your faucet, it’s likely frozen or possibly broken.See how low temperatures are expected to go here.Roto-Rooter […]

How to protect plants from a hard freeze

LSU Ag Center provides tips on how to protect plants from a hard freeze Here is what you need to make sure your plants won’t die in the bitter cold Updated: 11:16 AM CST Jan 18, 2025 THINGS ARE GOING TO CHANGE FOR US. BE PATIENT WITH US. HEY, AND SPEAKING OF BEING A COUPLE […]

Experts share how to keep pipes from freezing as temperatures plunge this winter

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — While it’s not looking like we’ll get a white Christmas in the Tennessee Valley this year, that doesn’t mean we won’t see freezing temperatures. And if your not prepared for these sub-freezing temperatures, your pipes could burst. Here’s how to prevent that from happening. We spoke with Elder’s ACE Hardware, who tells […]