Thunderstorm Safety

Warm weather usually means fun in the sun, but summer heat also can bring severe weather. Threatening thunderstorms often loom large on summer afternoons so it’s important to be prepared for downpours and accompanying lightning, which can strike outdoors and in some cases indoors. Consider the following suggestions when planning both outdoor and indoor events

Food Safety During a Power Outage

Keep your food chilled when the lights go out. Power failures can be one of the most annoying and disabling occurrences in a community. Whether caused by summer storms, equipment failure, an overloaded regional grid or an animal disrupting a power line, electrical outages can be costly, uncomfortable and sometimes even dangerous. Residents can face