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Storm & Outage Frequently Asked Questions
When is it safe to approach a power line on the ground, and is it okay to drive over these lines? It’s never safe to approach a power line that is on the ground! (This is often called a “downed” power line.) Approaching downed power lines can be fatal. You don’t even have to touch … Continue reading Storm & Outage Frequently Asked Questions
Looking for a Holiday Gift?
This Small Perfect Kit would make a great holiday gift for your child’s teacher, your boss, your neighbor, your mail carrier or anyone you need to find an inexpensive gift. This kit will let them know you care and that you put a lot of thought in to it.
Today in Disaster History
Today in Disaster History 1972 – In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, 155 people were killed when a Spantax flight crashed. 1979 – At Cincinnati’s Riverfront Coliseum eleven Who fans were trampled to death in the rush to gain admittance for general (unreserved) seats to the band’s concert. 1984 – In Bhopal, India, more than 2,000 people … Continue reading Today in Disaster History
Today in Disaster History March 15, 2018
Posted by on 3/15/2018 to News 1974 – In Tehran, Iran, 15 people were killed when a Sterling Airways flight caught fire after the right main landing gear collapsed while preparing to takeoff. Eighty-one people survived the incident. 1999 – In Bourbonnais, IL, a passenger train collided with a truck at a railway crossing. Eleven people were killed … Continue reading Today in Disaster History March 15, 2018