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How to protect your pets from wildfire smoke

Extreme Weather

How to protect your pets from wildfire smoke

Weather

Yes, the U.S. is sending firefighters to Canada to battle wildfires

Hundreds of U.S. firefighters are in Canada as more than half of the country’s active fires are listed as burning “out of control.”
Extreme Weather

Car recirculation setting helps reduce air pollution

The recirculation setting recycles the air in the cabin instead of pulling fresh air from outside, which can reduce the amount of pollution that gets inside the car.
Extreme Weather

Does homeowner insurance cover tornado damage?

Some standard homeowners insurance policies cover tornado damage, but you may need to purchase additional windstorm coverage if you live in a storm-prone area.
Extreme Weather

Breaking down the science of hail, how it forms and how to protect yourself | Expert Interview with Research meteorologist Kiel Ortega

Kiel Ortega, Research meteorologist with the University of Oklahoma explains the science behind the formation of hail storms.
Extreme Weather

FEMA does not use the Waffle House Index in an official capacity

During extreme weather, some people rely on whether Waffle House is open to determine the severity of the storm. But it’s not an official government measurement.
Extreme Weather

No, the ‘Waffle House Index’ is not an official FEMA policy

During extreme weather, some people rely on whether Waffle House is open to determine the severity of the storm. But it’s not an official government measurement.
Weather

No, homeowners and renters insurance policies don’t typically cover flood damage

Separate flood insurance policies are available through private companies or a national program managed by FEMA.
Extreme Weather

Your homeowners insurance may cover tornado damage, but it depends on where you live

Some standard homeowners insurance policies cover tornado damage, but you may need to purchase additional windstorm coverage if you live in a storm-prone area.
World

No, it didn’t rain worms in China

A video posted online claims to show a street covered in worms that allegedly fell from the sky. But there is a much less horrifying explanation for the brown blobs.
Environment

Blackbird flock in Mexico streets in viral video isn't unusual

Social media users falsely claimed a viral video of a massive blackbird flock roosting in a city was a sign of an impending “environmental crisis.”
Environment

There’s no federal law against people collecting rainwater

State rules differ on whether people can collect rainwater, but there is no federal law banning the practice.

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How to protect your pets from wildfire smoke

Yes, the U.S. is sending firefighters to Canada to battle wildfires

Car recirculation setting helps reduce air pollution

Does homeowner insurance cover tornado damage?

Breaking down the science of hail, how it forms and how to protect yourself | Expert Interview with Research meteorologist Kiel Ortega

FEMA does not use the Waffle House Index in an official capacity

No, the ‘Waffle House Index’ is not an official FEMA policy

No, homeowners and renters insurance policies don’t typically cover flood damage

Your homeowners insurance may cover tornado damage, but it depends on where you live

No, it didn’t rain worms in China

Blackbird flock in Mexico streets in viral video isn't unusual

There’s no federal law against people collecting rainwater

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