Our children are our most important asset. We would do anything to protect them from potential threats. Unlike previous generations who enjoyed relative comfort under rapid economic expansion and stability, today’ youth are facing unprecedented danger. And that list of threats is only growing. New and disturbing incursions into our schoolhouses are setting the standard…
Seismic shifts in weather patterns have shifted the crosshairs of dangerous tornadoes from the Midwest to the southeast. The discovery of this disturbing trend comes on the heels of scientific analysis that indicates most deaths as a result of tornadic activity now occur in the south. So, what does this mean exactly? Mother Nature has…
We live in dangerous times. Hurricanes are once again threatening the Gulf Coast. Civil unrest seems to be growing in almost every corner of America. Adding to the proverbial madness, a frantic domestic front is about to be upended with one of the most contentious elections in our nation’s history. We can’t seem to even…
We all want a return on our investments. Anytime we are looking to make a smart financial move, we carefully calculate the risk-reward ratio. If the risks don’t outweigh potential gains, we are more willing to invest. Some financial gambles make more sense than others. Take playing the stock market as an example. A more…
Severe weather doesn’t take a holiday. While the residents of Delaware, Ohio began to unwind for a quiet Labor Day weekend, a meandering tornado began uprooting trees and causing general chaos in the All-American town. With the glowing embers from abandoned barbecues setting an eerie backdrop, the storm shattered the tranquil night, flinging patio furniture…
We live in a state of flux. Recurring fears of nightmarish scenarios seem to fill the airwaves almost daily. Fear mongering has become a staple of nightly news broadcasts that also inundate our social media fears with the latest calamity. Finding tranquility in such malaise is only temporary before we are bombarded with the latest…
As Hurricane Laura continues to churn through the nation’s beleaguered heartland, a wide swath destruction has epitomized how truly catastrophic the residual effects of a hurricane can be. Unprecedented winds of 150 miles per hour shattered windows in high rise towers, injuring several onlookers below before bellowing the landscape with such intensity that rendered several…
As if 2020 couldn’t get any wilder, a sporadic weather event ravaged the Midwest last week, damaging thousands of homes and businesses while uprooting countless residents. Known as a “Land Hurricane,” the 800-mile wide storm pummeled Iowa and nearby states for nearly 14 hours. More commonly recognized as a derecho, the straight-line storm was an…
In the face of growing uncertainty and civil unrest, a new trend is sweeping the nation: Americans are going underground to ride out the storm. Underground bunkers and panelized safe rooms are becoming increasingly popular as Americans are continuing to seek steel reassurance in unprecedented times. Above ground shelters are also gaining traction, and we…
Hurricanes epitomize Mother Nature’s sheer force as a catalyst for catastrophe and wanton destruction. Along with unrelenting high winds, victims who find themselves helplessly in their path must also contend with a deluge of debris and perpetual chaos. As if flash flooding wasn’t enough, those who choose to ride out the storm as opposed to…