What Are Droughts?

by Mari Schuh

Published 1 January 2019
There has been little rainfall, and the land is dry. A drought has developed. Rivers and lakes dry up. Crops are ruined from lack of water. Learn ways to use less water and how to save the little water that you do have.

What Are Hurricanes?

by Mari Schuh

Published 1 January 2019
Although hurricanes start far out to sea, they often reach land. Winds can whip to over 250 kilometres per hour. Trees, power lines and homes are easily blown over. Find out how to prepare yourself and your home for this natural disaster.

What Are Floods?

by Mari Schuh

Published 1 January 2019
Heavy rains can quickly turn into a dangerous flood. River, lake and sea levels rise rapidly. Riverbanks collapse and water rushes in. Find out the safest place to be and how to prepare when heavy rains are heading your way.

Wicked Weather Pack A of 6

by Mari Schuh

Published 26 December 2019
Mother Nature has amazing power. Destruction can happen in a matter of minutes. The Wicked Weather series takes a look at six natural disasters. Learn how these types of weather form and how you can stay safe during these wild weather occurrences.

What Are Thunderstorms?

by Mari Schuh

Published 1 January 2019
Thunder booms through the sky. Lightning flashes through the clouds. A thunderstorm is here.  Find out the safest place to be and what to do as you ride out the storm.

What Are Blizzards?

by Mari Schuh

Published 1 January 2019
A light winter snow can quickly turn into a blizzard with high winds and white-out conditions. Temperatures can drop and you don’t want to be stuck out in the cold. Find out how to stay safe during a blizzard and how to be prepared.

What Are Tornadoes?

by Mari Schuh

Published 1 January 2019
A spinning column of air reaches down from a thunderstorm. As it touches the ground, a tornado is formed. Tornadoes can travel more than 100 kilometres per hour, and they destroy everything in their path. Find out how to prepare and stay safe when a tornado is heading your way.