Wednesday, December 18

Tag: Disaster

Best Home Emergency Kit Gear (2023): Flashlights, Stoves, Chargers, and More
9Sep By adminNo Comments
Technology

Best Home Emergency Kit Gear (2023): Flashlights, Stoves, Chargers, and More

If you're using alkaline batteries, remove them from the flashlight if it's going to sit unused for a long time, otherwise they'll leak and cause problems. Store them near the flashlight so you can easily find them. Try taping the batteries to the flashlight barrel.Pro tip: The best-performing flashlights are built specifically to use lithium-ion batteries or have nonremovable rechargeable batteries, which won't do you any good if the power is out for a long time. Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) AA batteries maintain their performance better over the lifetime of the battery, whereas alkalines’ performance drops off more as they deplete, so buy some Panasonic Eneloops for $43. They're better for the environment, but if they run out of charge you can still use regular alkaline AAs....
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Storms are wreaking havoc on homes. Here’s how to make sure your insurance is enough.
27Aug By adminNo Comments
Money

Storms are wreaking havoc on homes. Here’s how to make sure your insurance is enough.

Days after Tropical Storm Hilary battered the West Coast with record rainfall, flash floods and fierce winds, Californians now face another challenge: Figuring out the costs of repairing their battered homes and replacing valuables.Climate change has put more Americans in the locus of storms and other extreme weather events that could have devastating consequences on their household finances. In the past year alone, more than 15 natural disasters have hit the U.S., with catastrophes like the Maui wildfires destroying billions of dollars worth of property, according to data from the National Centers for Environmental Information.As natural disasters become more frequent and severe, having enough insurance coverage is essential. However, not all insurance policies cover every type of extrem...
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In Hawaii, Paradise Plagued by Disaster
15Aug By adminNo Comments
Travel

In Hawaii, Paradise Plagued by Disaster

The beaches near the Kahului Airport on the Hawaiian island of Maui remain idyllic; their golden sandy shorelines slip beneath the turquoise surf as it rolls in, and palm trees still sway in the breeze.But drive a half-hour west and the landscape looks much different. The historic seaside town of Lahaina, once home to 13,000 people, was mostly reduced to smoke and ash when the country’s deadliest wildfire in more than a century tore through the area last week. Now, residents must dig through piles of debris and bird carcasses to try to recover the belongings they left behind when they fled.So far, at least 99 people are confirmed dead. The death toll is expected to rise this week as rescuers reach more remote corners of the island.“Coming into awful situations, you have to turn off your e...
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