What to do if a fire, tornado or other disaster seems to be approaching | Opinion
A disaster expert offers tips on what you should do now to prepare for an emergency and what to do first if you have to ...
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Best burglar alarms and smart security systems
Smart home security systems combine many of the features of a traditional burglar alarm with the ability to monitor, control and interact with your alarm from an app on your smartphone or tablet.
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Architect behind viral ‘fire proof’ home explains how it survived
The home, located on Iliff Street, remained standing while every other property on the street was completely destroyed. Chasen is the architect behind the now famous home that survived the ...
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Dealing with storm damage in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane?
says there are easy ways to maintain and flood-proof homes: Ensure no leaves or debris build up in a home’s gutter or downpipe – these should be checked regularly, and Remove obstructions on ...
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The 8 Best Door Draft Stoppers for Winter-Proofing Your Home
According to one U.S. Department of Energy report, the average home loses 25 to 40 percent of its heat through walls and gaps around windows and doors. That’s why door draft stoppers aren't just ...
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Tornado Sports Wrap: Girls Stumble on Road; Boys Strong at Home
The Tornado Girls struggled in the first half against the Maple River Raiders only going 5/30 from the field in the first half falling behind by a score of 26-13. The Raiders were able to use strong ...
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Last hurricane season cost Tampa Bay billions. Here’s the breakdown.
Months after a devastating hurricane season, Tampa Bay is still adding up the billions of dollars in damages caused by back-to-back storms. Unlike past hurricane seasons, few areas of Tampa Bay ...
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Hurricane Milton may have cost Rays a shot at signing prized Roki Sasaki
“The hurricane, I think, put us in a really difficult spot. Losing the Trop, not knowing where we’re going to be, put us in a difficult spot with Roki. But I do think that (Sasaki) really ...
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As L.A. considers rebuilding, here’s what people say they’re willing to change
Yet like so many others, he plans to rebuild. It’s home. The new house will be the most fire resistant construction possible, he said, but he doesn’t want to dwell on the risks. “You can ...
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$7M grant funds construction of flood-safe town hall in Haysi
The new building made possible, thanks to a $7 million grant from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as part of a flood proofing plan. 3,500 square foot building, that will house the Haysi ...
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California governor Newsom accuses Musk of ‘encouraging looting’ with misleading LA fires claim
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The ...