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Where Do You Stand?

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Safety, Tips

Ask your local emergency management office or American Red Cross chapter about the history of hurricanes in your area. Ask for information about protecting your family and home. Ask your emergency management office, building department or floodplain management office...
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Falling Tools

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Safety, Tips

If you have a step ladder that is tall enough so you can’t see the top when standing beside it, be extra cautious about tool placement. Leaving a tool like a hammer on top is easy to forget. When you move the ladder, it could slide off and drop on you. The best...
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What Is Storm Surge?

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Safety, Tips

Storm surge is water that is pushed toward the shore by the force of the winds swirling around the storm. This advancing surge combines with the normal tides to create the hurricane storm tide, which can increase the average water level 15 feet or more. Storm surge is...
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Hammer Safety

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Safety, Tips

A hammer is one of the most common tools around. However simple it is to use, certain safety precautions should always be taken when using this striking tool. Put on a pair of safety goggles. They’ll protect your eyes from any flying projectiles. The purpose of...
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What Is Wet Floodproofing?

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Safety, Tips

This procedure makes uninhabited parts of your home resistant to flood damage when water is allowed to enter during flooding. An example of wet floodproofing is to install flood vents, creating permanent openings in the foundation walls. This retrofit requires at...
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Screwdriver Use

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Safety, Tips

While screwdrivers may look like pry bars, chisels, punches and scrapers, they should never be used for such purposes. A screwdriver is most effective when its blade is straight, balanced and sharp. Misusing yours will keep it from performing best when you need it to...