The National Weather Service has the authority to forecast and issue warning but researchers suggest that there are limits to what they can do as far as saving lives and protecting property.
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Staying safe during tornado season means more than just where to hide
The southern states and east of the Rocky Mountains might be known as “tornado alley,” but a twister can strike nearly anywhere in the U.S. The key to surviving one starts with paying attention, having a plan and don’t stand in its path like Tim Samaras. As director of the scientific field program Tactical Weather Instrumented Sampling in Tornadoes EXperiment, Samaras’s work is featured on the Discovery Channel show “Storm Chasers.” He’s also the only…
Read MoreLightning mitigation provides home insurance benefits
Having a lightning mitigation system installed can help consumers avoid having to file a home insurance claim, according to the Insurance Information Institute.
The III, which provides information on a variety of insurance topics, said lightning resulted in $798 million in claims in 2009, with the average payout being $4,296. Jeanne Salvatore, senior vice president and national consumer spokeswoman for the organization, says the weather phenomenon plays a major role regarding damage to businesses and homes each year.
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LA County residents forced to evacuate could tap insurance for cost reimbursement
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Thousands of residents from Los Angeles
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The Essentials of Long-Term Care Insurance
When you’re young, long-term care insurance is not something
