Weather and Disaster Articles

• Senate Asbestos Bill Expands to Include Hurricane, 9/11 Victims
  The long-running effort by several U.S. Senators to create a fund for asbestos victims has been tweaked with new language, expanding the potential list of claimants to those affected by the 2005 hurricanes and the World Trade Center disaster.
  
  
• Preparing For the Upcoming Hurricane Season
  With another summer of hurricanes upcoming, the experts have come up with ways in which you can protect your family both physically and financially.
  
  
• Protecting Your Pets In The Winter
  A fur coat isn’t all they need!
  
  
• Preventing Frostbite
  Most frostbite can be prevented with adequate preparation.
  
  
• At Home: Preparing for a Snow Storm
  Learn what you can do to keep your family and home safe this winter.
  
  
• Staying Safe During a Thunderstorm
  Being better prepared and knowing what to do can protect your family and your home from this very real threat.
  
  
• Tornado Terms to Know
  A good way to increase your preparation time is to be aware of all the terms associated with a tornado.
  
  
• Hurricane Terms You Should Know
  Understanding the terminology used by weather forecasters can help you be prepared if a hurricane is coming your way.