An avalanche can also be called a snow slide. Fast moving snow train might be a more accurate term and rightly so considering the speed it moves. Snow slides at a fast moving pace down a mountain that is usually around 25 to 50 degrees. Did I mention these are the prime degrees for skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling? Read more »
Swine flu spreads through coughing and sneezing by others infected. Most people have had the normal flu several times in their life, and the symptoms are similar in either case: a fever of over 100 degrees farenheit, chills, stuffy nose, coughing, sore throat, aching body, tiredness. There are some differences however with H1N1 flu.
I wasn’t in Australia these past few days and don’t know what messages were sent out to people in order for them to evacuate. There are no words to describe the horror. I cannot comment on what kept people from getting out before the fires took them in their homes and vehicles. Read more »
Emergencies may be unexpected, but this is no excuse for lack of preparation. No matter how much people try to avoid or prevent disasters and other emergencies, they always do occur, so it’s best to be prepared. Read more »
