Pennsylvania is known as a cornerstone of American Democracy. The Quaker State is the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Gettysburg Address. It’s also the Chocolate Capital of the USA as it’s home to the world known Hershey Corporation. With its gentle rolling hills positioned alongside the formidable Appalachian Mountain chain,…
Belowground storm shelters remain one of the most effective ways to withstand the pulverizing forces of a powerful EF-5 tornado. Experts agree that your chances of surviving a killer storm are greatest belowground. So, why is that? By seeking shelter below the Earth’s surface, you immediately remove the possibility of being struck by projectiles and…
Imagine retiring to your bedroom after yet another grueling day at the office. Your eyelids are heavy. In a lead-up to yet another busy day, you begin to mentally prepare yourself for the endless barrage of emails and errands that await. After slipping into more comfortable attire, you are greeted by the warm embrace of…
Tornado Alley continues to widen. With an increasing number of people suddenly finding themselves in harm’s way, many people find themselves entertaining questions they would have never imagined. Should I invest in a safe room? Can I afford such a purchase? Would a safe room fit on my property? Deciding on your need level of…
The 2021 Atlantic season is running ahead of schedule. We’ve barely crest the first week in July, and we’ve already encountered our fifth named storm! On average, meteorologists aren’t contending with the first named storm of the season until August 10. To give further context to this increasing activity, the average date for the fourth…
Tornado season is heating up. Colliding airmasses, coupled with seasonal warming, have created ideal conditions for monstrous tornadoes across the Midwest. Unstable air flows combine in one of Mother Nature’s most unique juxtapositions of beauty and pure carnage. Endless stretches of flat land in the region also creates a perfect runway for renegade storms. Over…
We don’t have to tell you that the cost of building has skyrocketed in recent months. Building has become much more than just an expensive hobby. A trip to the hardware store can set you back for months. Even small building projects, like a back deck or patio can immediately drain your bank account. But…
You shouldn’t have to choose between protection and cost-effectiveness. No one should die because they can’t afford to live. Unfortunately, we live in a dystopian society were exorbitant cost-of-living increases have forced a situation of the haves vs. have-nots. With minimum wage remaining stagnant of talks of possible increases stalling, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to…
Are you ready for the next pandemic? Despite the best efforts of the more entrenched conspiracy theorists and fearmongers, COVID19 didn’t bring about the end of the world, but it did reignite an aged old question. How prepared are you when the lights of society go down for good? Don’t worry, we aren’t trying to…
Hurricanes will soon begin to churn the docile waters of the Atlantic. While each storm season brings a unique deluge of destruction and chaos annually, the 2021 hurricane season is poised to be more active than usual. So far, forecasters are projecting between 13-20 named storms. While that’s a far cry from last year’s active…