
There are nearly 1,800 thunderstorms occurring around the world at any given moment. Every thunderstorm produces lightning, and can bring strong winds, hail, tornadoes, and flooding.
Do you know which two are the leading killers in thunderstorms?
Learn what you need to know to be safe during a thunderstorm! More>>
In a flash flood, the water can rise from your ankles to your knees in seconds. Floods kill 140 people each year, and they don't always happen where it's raining.
Learn what you need to prepare and save yourself from a thunderstorm's number one killer! More>>
In an average year, 800 tornadoes are reported nationwide resulting in 80 deaths and over 1,500 injuries. Some tornadoes are clearly visible. Others can be obscured by rain or low-hanging clouds.
Learn what you need to know before a tornado strikes! More>>
The cold of winter kills more people every year than any other weather condition. Winter storms bring snow, ice, and freezing winds that can knock out power and shut down roads.
See the Wind Chill Index and learn to keep warm and safe outdoors or in, and how to recognize and treat frostbite and hypothermia! More>>
To keep your family safe, you need to plan ahead for when the unexpected happens.
Follow these basic steps to develop a family disaster plan and make an emergency kit. More>>