9 Tips That Could Save Your Life in Very Specific Emergencies
Wrong vs. right way to put out a grease fire | Ohio State Medical Center Splashing water on hot oil makes it spatter, and that’s especially dangerous if the oil…
Please Prepare Now for This Incoming Arctic Freeze
Photo: ArtBitz (Shutterstock) A huge winter storm is making its way across the country this week, bringing with it heavy snow, high winds, and single-digit temperatures as far south as…
These Ten U.S. Cities Are Safest From Natural Disasters
Photo: 2M media (Shutterstock) Paying attention to the news cycle has never been particularly good for your mental health, but there’s something particularly upsetting about stories of natural disasters. Hurricanes,…
What to Do If You’re Struck by Lightning (and How to Avoid It)
Image: Photointoto (Getty Images) We use the phrase “you’re more likely to be struck by lightning” to describe unlikely events all the time, but according to the National Weather Service,…
How to Stick With Your Running Routine All Winter Long
Winter weather can challenge even the toughest, most motivated runners. With less daylight, frigid temps, unpredictable wind, and slippery conditions, it can be tough some days just to get out…
How to Survive a Deadly Tornado
Photo: sdecoret (Shutterstock) Tornados are impressive and terrifying meteorological events born from large thunderstorms. The swirling wind that makes up these vortices can reach speeds up to 300 mph and…
How to Measure Ice Accumulation (Because It’s Different From Snow)
Photo: Nagel Photography (Shutterstock) Last week, Winter Storm Landon slowly worked its way across the country, causing frigid temperatures, heavy snowfall, and slippery roads. And thanks to the freezing rain…
How to Survive a Massive Blizzard
Photo: Tainar (Shutterstock) If you have to suffer through a natural disaster, a blizzard is a good one. The death rate is relatively low—the worst blizzard in American history, the…
What to Do If You Get Trapped in Your Car During a Snowstorm
Photo: bibiphoto (Shutterstock) There is likely to be a lot more erratic weather in our climate-changed future—more storms, more droughts, and more drivers stuck in their cars in horrendous blizzards,…