They are the people who run straight toward danger rather than running away. In Canada, more than 150,000 firefighters and police officers are our front line defence when dangers occur. Add the EMTs/paramedics, sheriff's deputies, volunteers, and other responders who are also exposed to the grave hazards inherent in emergency… Read more »
Wouldn’t it be great if we could accurately forecast the future and act upon the insights we might glean? History has proven time and again that ‘accuracy’ and ‘forecast’ are hard to merge successfully, but studying trends does improve the odds. With that in mind, we’ve looked at a long… Read more »
Storm damage is often unexpected, sudden, and troubling. One day, you might be enjoying a festive family gathering at your dining table, and the next, standing outside as hail the size of baseballs pelts through your roof. In the past, knowledge of an approaching storm could be surmised from the… Read more »
Flooding happens every year. And while big floods can be a concern, even small floods can cause problems for businesses and homeowners alike. If your property has been affected by flood damage, it’s not always wise to do the cleanup yourself. However, if you do prefer to perform cleanup without… Read more »
We all use electrical outlets. In fact, most of our lives revolve around them—at home and at work. And while we don’t give much thought to how we use electrical outlets, it’s an important thing to consider. Especially if your outlets are not GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interruption) outlets. But… Read more »