Every year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) dedicates a week in early May to help Americans prepare for hurricane season before it begins. National Hurricane Preparedness Week runs May 3-9, and the timing is intentional: the Atlantic hurricane season officially starts June 1, giving homeowners a short window to get ready before the…
May is National Pet Month in the U.S., a full month dedicated to celebrating the animals with whom we share our homes. Roughly 71 percent of American households include a pet, and for most families, that pet isn’t really a “pet” at all. They’re part of the family. But here’s something National Pet Month is…
May is National Wildfire Awareness Month, a good reminder that fast-moving emergencies don’t wait. Whether it’s a wildfire in the West, a tornado in the Midwest, or a sudden house fire anywhere, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends every household be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice. The question is: would yours be?…
