2013

Many citizens of California are getting ready for cross country trips this weekend as they head out to spend Christmas and New Year’s Eve with family members.  If you fall into this category, then there’s always the chance that you could come across some of the dangerous weather the winter can create.  While driving in… read more

Much of the country is in the throes of remarkably cold weather, and over the coming months, there will no doubt be situations where those freezing temperatures are accompanied by ice.  This can make the road more perilous than even a snowstorm would, and if you ever find yourself traveling down such a path, you… read more

Drivers throughout California, particularly in the northern section of the state, should be on guard as high winds tear through the area.  A series of incidents have been reported in Utah, Nevada, and California.  In the Lake Tahoe mountains, the wind was reported to have reached 103 miles per hour, and things got bad enough… read more

Many Californians might still be looking ahead to summer travel, but it’s important that drivers recognize some of the safety threats that could crop up when moving through different types of environment.  Any Southern California driver heading east, for example, could find themselves being confronted with a dust storm if the wind picks up. This… read more

Although rainy conditions are expected throughout Los Angeles and a large portion of Southern California over the next few days, indications are that the heat is still going to test the durability of citizens.  With months of warmth potentially still to go, it’s important that citizens take the precautions necessary to protect themselves from harm. … read more

Consumer Reports has come out with a piece that runs down the myriad steps one can take to ensure they’re going to be prepared for an imminent hurricane.  And although such a disaster isn’t likely to befall Los Angeles and the greater part of California anytime soon, much of the advice would be applicable to… read more

The entire country has been watching coverage of the tornado that tore through Oklahoma a couple days ago, and the hearts of citizens across the nation go out to those who were impacted by that storm.  Although tornados in California are a little less common than they are in Oklahoma, they can happen, and a… read more

Knowing the steps you’re supposed to take in the midst of severe weather conditions is essential to ensuring safety.  Different types of storms may require you to take different precautions, although seeking shelter is always going to be imperative.  If the part of California you live in is ever impacted by severe weather, then you… read more

The country is awash with rain during the greater part of April, and these types of weather conditions can prove hazardous if drivers are not careful.  Wet roads require a completely different skill set than normal driving circumstances.  Drivers have to be prepared to take the proper precautions whenever the weather looks like it’s about… read more

Spring means storm season across a large swath of the country, but unfortunately, a large number of people are woefully underprepared when it comes to personal protection in the event of a storm.  Things like thunderstorms and tornados pose a host of threats that many might not even understand.  To make sure that you and… read more

It might be March, but that doesn’t mean that we’ve escaped the full brunt of what winter weather has to offer.  Parts of California could still be dumped with heavy amounts of snow, and thus numerous citizens might have to trudge outside to clear their driveways once, maybe even a couple times more. No doubt… read more

When severe storms move through the area, one of the most dangerous factors to consider is what happens after the weather passes.  You could find your residence and neighborhood beset with floodwaters that can compromise your safety long after the storm has come and gone.  If you ever experience such an incident, it’s important that… read more