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 […]
How to keep pets safe in winter weather
BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) – With snow and colder temperatures in the forecast, there are some ways to make sure your pets stay safe and warm as they’re out enjoying the change in weather. Debbie Diamond with the Boyd County Animal Shelter said companion animals should not be left outside when the temperature hits freezing. […]
How to report an unplowed street in your neighborhood – NBC4 Washington
Days after a winter storm dropped between 6 to 10 inches of snow on the Washington, D.C. area, some residents in Maryland and Virginia are reporting their streets still haven’t been plowed. The District, along with Maryland and Virginia, have maps that show residents where crews are removing snow from the roads. Here’s who to […]
How to prepare your vehicle for a trip during any cold snap
SAN ANTONIO – The entire state of Texas is bracing for severe cold conditions, prompting AAA to advise drivers to prepare an emergency kit for their vehicles. AAA’s recommended items include a flashlight with extra batteries, drinking water, warm gloves, and blankets. Additionally, ensuring your vehicle is in top condition before hitting the road during […]
Atlanta winter weather: How to prep your driveway for ice, snow
Winter Storm Watch from FRI 7:00 AM EST until SAT 7:00 AM EST, Spalding County, Cherokee County, South Fulton County, Barrow County, Forsyth County, Hall County, Jasper County, Oconee County, Union County, Putnam County, Paulding County, Murray County, Clarke County, Gilmer County, Catoosa County, Morgan County, Coweta County, White County, Newton County, Clayton County, Gwinnett […]
With freezing weather headed to Houston, here’s how to prepare your home – Houston Public Media
Jeremiah Cooper Pictured is a busted water pipe outside of a home in the Houston area, where recent freezing weather caused damage to plumbing lines. Temperatures in the Houston area are expected to dip into the 30s late Sunday, with overnight freezes projected for next week. With a cold snap on the horizon, Joe Bany, […]
How to give to Hurricane Milton
Communities in Florida still reeling from the impact of Hurricane Helene are now also grappling with the still-unfolding damage from Hurricane Milton. The storm crashed into a community south of Tampa, drenching counties with torrents of rain, downing power lines and bridges and kicking up dangerous storm surges. Here is some advice from experts about […]
Tropical weather brings record rainfall. Experts share how to stay safe in floods
The extreme weather seen in places across the United States in recent weeks shows that it doesn’t take a catastrophic hurricane to cause significant damage — the torrential rain from Tropical Storm Debby in parts of the Southeast is just one example. The slow-moving system lingering over Georgia and the Carolinas Wednesday after coming ashore […]
How to stay cool and treat heatstroke during record-breaking temperatures | Climate News
Heatstroke is a severe medical condition that occurs when a human body’s internal temperature exceeds 40C (104F). Here are some tips to help minimise its risk. As summer temperatures soar in various regions across the globe, with some even shattering all-time heatwave records, staying cool becomes crucial. Fortunately, there are effective methods to beat the […]
How to beat the heat in Singapore, without air-conditioning
Indeed, temperatures in Boon Keng are a couple of degrees Celsius warmer than in Bukit Timah, he said, identifying the latter as “one of the coolest places in Singapore to live”. For example, in Old Holland Road, where “there’s less concrete, there’s less asphalt, more grass, large gardens”, he described, its green spaces “cool the […]