Recent terrorist attacks and mass shootings are leading people to find ways to protect themselves when danger strikes. Here in middle Tennessee and worldwide: Krav Maga combat training is one way on the rise. As a local fire fighter and…
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July and August Worst Months for Home Burglaries
According to the FBI, July and August have the highest number of home burglaries. If you’re going on vacation during these summer months, it’s important to keep your home safe while you’re away. You don’t want to tip off potential…
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More Warnings About the New Madrid Fault
Most Americans expect the next great earthquake in the United States to come on the west coast. But what if it strikes right down the middle of the country instead? The New Madrid fault zone is six times larger than…
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Staying Safe in a Questionable Crowd
Love them or hate them, large crowds cannot always be avoided and they have inherent dangers ranging from pickpockets to riots. It’s good to be prepared for those dangers and keep in mind crowd safety. You just need to use…
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How to Avoid the Last Minute Winter Storm Panic
Few can deny the common sense behind preparing for something that is definitely going to happen, yet every year, an impending winter storm sends people rushing out to the store at the last minute, prepping for a blizzard that is…
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New Madrid Quake Could Kill Millions
Can you believe that in the winter of 1811-1812 a series of earthquakes in northwest Tennessee shook the ground so hard that church bells rang on the East Coast and sidewalks cracked in Washington D.C? The sitting president, James Madison,…
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How to Be Safe During a Tornado
Safest Places to Be During a Tornado If a tornado has been spotted or indicated by weather radar, you need to seek shelter immediately. Of course, the safest place to be when a tornado approaches is in a basement or…
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New Madrid Earthquakes Could Devastate Nashville
In the wake of a 2.2 magnitude earthquake in western Tennessee on Monday, a new report from global insurance firm Swiss Re is warning larger earthquakes in the New Madrid seismic zone could have “potentially crippling economic” affects to the…
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