A sunspot exhibiting X-class potential. It’s like staring down the barrel of a gun aimed right at you. Sort of like playing Russian Roulette.

It’s a New England slang, ‘wicked’. When it’s wicked cold, what we really mean to say is that it’s the coldest of cold! It’s so cold that…

A drought does not announce its arrival. It’s a “creeping phenomenon,”. Here are several Realtime United States drought maps.

Here’s on way (of many) to look at or consider 4 phases of disaster. It may help the overall process of one’s preparedness.

A list of guidelines and a chart for safe ice thickness, sourced from the Department of Natural Resources.

Ice storm preparedness? The most important thing is to get home well before it starts. Here’s why, and other unique considerations…

Basic supplies to have for Survival Mode during a winter snowstorm power outage that may last days or even weeks…

Disasters from natural hazards range from mild, moderate, to severe. There’s always a “worst case scenario” to plan for.

How far inland can a tsunami travel? Here are elevation maps of the East Coast USA providing some context, with caveats…

A hurricane preparedness list of things to do and items to get, to help you before, during and after the event.