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| Seldom Used Flash Light - Keep Batteries Separate
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In regards to your tip about putting flashlight batteries in backwards to prevent accidental discharge, many designs of flashlights will allow them to operate even if both batteries are reversed. Also, even one battery reversed will allow discharge if accidentally switched on.
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Posted on: 05/13/2008 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Preparing for Thunderstorm and Tornado Weather
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 Spring storm season is upon us and storms with straight line winds, hail and lightening can be extremely dangerous and damaging. Here are a few tips to make this time of year a little safer.
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Posted on: 05/05/2008 | 4 Feedback(s) |
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| Reducing Spring Weather Damage
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Spring is now upon is, and for a good part of the USA, this means the beginning of another storm season. Depending on where you live, a storm may mean different things, from heavy winds and rain with flooding, to tornadoes and thunderstorms to hurricanes.
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Posted on: 04/18/2008 | 3 Feedback(s) |
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| Deadly Hazards that Arise After the Flood Waters Recede
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 As flood waters begin to recede and residents return home, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issues a warning to those affected by the floods in the Midwest. When there's a power outage, NEVER use portable generators inside the home, in an attached garage or in any other partially enclosed space.
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Posted on: 03/27/2008 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Disposable LED Book Lights for Kids During Power Outages
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Before you have a power outage or a Tornado Warning, buy several disposable lights at the dollar store. It's easiest to find them in the Fall, right before Halloween. They are great for kids (and adults) because they easily clip on to a book or to your coat or shirt.
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Posted on: 03/25/2008 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Preparing For A Winter Power Outage
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  Our family recently survived a lengthy power outage after a major ice storm. We really did not find it that difficult to do, in part because we were prepared ahead of time. However, some of our neighbors who were not prepared ended up staying at a hotel for several nights, at the tune of $65 per night.
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Posted on: 01/18/2008 | 15 Feedback(s) |
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| Keep Jar Candles For Power Outages
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Candles in glass jars give much better light when power goes out and are safer to use. Buy on sale and keep in designated place, so you are not searching in an emergency.
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Posted on: 01/14/2008 | 2 Feedback(s) |
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| Tips For House Fire Preparation
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Having experienced a house fire which was declared a total loss, I have a few tips for making the experience less frustrating.
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Posted on: 11/06/2007 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Solar Lights For Power Outages
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When we have a power outage, I bring in 2 or 3 of my solar lights from the garden. They are much safer than candles and can be recharged so they are always ready for use.
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Posted on: 10/24/2007 | 4 Feedback(s) |
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| Be Prepared For A Kitchen Fire
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 It has been three years ago this month I had a kitchen fire and panicked. When the fire got out of hand, all I could think about was calling 911 and getting my dog and myself out of the house. We had extensive fire damage to the kitchen and extensive smoke damage to the entire house. We were out of our house for three months.
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Posted on: 10/24/2007 | 2 Feedback(s) |
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