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What we can learn from 13 years of lightning fatalities
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Lightning Safety Awareness Week has helped to halve the average amount of lightning fatalities each year in the United States -- but people still die as they often don't realize the danger until it is too late.
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These uncomfortable symptoms could mean you're allergic to mosquito bites
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For some people, mosquito bites can escalate from a mere annoyance to a severe allergic reaction.
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What you don’t know about the 2nd most common skin cancer in the US
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About 700,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with this type of cancer each year -- more than 7 times the number of people diagnosed with melanoma.
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Are tanning oils safer with SPF or are you just frying your skin?
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With Memorial Day, the unofficial kickoff to summer, just weeks away, many may be looking forward to sun-kissed skin. Fast forward decades after Coco Chanel first popularized the bronzed look in the 1920s and tanning oils are rampant on the market.
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4 things to inspect on your vehicle during spring
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The cold, long winter may have impacted your car in ways you may not realize. A car care expert explains what possible damage to look for when spring gets underway.
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6 tips to help prepare for a flood, minimize damage to your home
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Two things you'll want to do is put a sandbag in your toilet bowls and empty out your fridge and freezer.
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Weather preparedness, awareness tips for deaf and hard-of-hearing people
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Making plans for weather emergencies may be challenging for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community if the information is not presented visually.
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What are your chances of being killed by hail in the US?
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Hailstorms are known to cause millions of dollars in damage to property in the United States, but how likely is it that you’ll be pelted and killed by a softball-sized piece of hail?
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What to do immediately after a tornado strikes your area
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Though the worst might appear to be over, tornado survivors should continue to use extreme caution after the initial threat has passed.
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What should go into a successful tornado drill for your family, business
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Tornadoes can touch down rapidly, leaving a limited time to react. An emergency action plan should be developed prior to a tornado event.
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Tornado safety: What to do if you encounter a tornado while driving
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Seeking shelter from a tornado under an overpass might sound like a good idea and it's an idea often captured in films, but meteorologists say that is one of the worst things you could do.
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How are spring cleaning products hurting the environment, your health?
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Toxic chemicals from your spring cleaning products could end up in the water you drink.
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How cold weather affects your car's battery
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Winter temperatures can take a toll on your car’s battery, making care and preservation imperative for ensuring no one gets stranded this winter in a car that won’t start.
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How to survive if you get caught in an avalanche
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Avalanches kill more than 150 people worldwide annually, and after an hour, only one in three victims buried in an avalanche is found alive.
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Survival experts explain how to get yourself out safely if you fall through thin ice
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Despite frigid weather conditions, experts agree that there’s no such thing as "safe ice."
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Can extremely cold conditions make your medication less effective?
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Experts say that extreme temperatures, whether low or high, can potentially affect the efficacy of the medications used to treat health conditions.
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Potential dangers of not removing the snow, ice off your vehicle before driving
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The accumulation of snow and ice on the vehicle can have significant impacts on both the driver and those around. Experts explain why it is important to remove all the ice and snow from your vehicle before driving.
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Car thefts rise during winter: Why you shouldn't leave your car to warm up unattended
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An unattended vehicle left running with the keys inside is an inviting opportunity for thieves, with auto thefts rising about 25 percent during winter.
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Expert explains roof ice dams and how to avoid them
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Last week’s polar vortex forced you to blast the heat in the house, but without proper insulation, that heat could have been trapped in your attic, potentially leaving you with a roof ice dam.
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Why it's so critical to deice planes prior to takeoff
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Deicing is an essential process in aircraft safety, as ice buildup can hinder a plane’s ability to fly smoothly and safely.
