Natalie Dreier

4 weeks ago | 1055thedove.com | Natalie Dreier |Debbie Lord

Emergency management officials are quick to remind those living in coastal areas that it’s the water that a hurricane brings that is the biggest threat to lives and property. According to the National Hurricane Center, storm surge, or the wall or water a hurricane pushes on land as it moves onshore, is the leading cause of deaths from hurricanes. The danger of storm surge is so great that in 2017, the NHC changed its warning system to include a separate warning for surge alone.

4 weeks ago | 1055thedove.com | Natalie Dreier

During severe weather, you can expect to lose power, but how do you keep the lifeline to the outside world — your cell phone and computers — fully charged during a blackout? It all depends on your preparation before the power goes out. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or , you should first, make sure everything is fully charged before a potential power outage. Once you are, then conserve your battery power.

4 weeks ago | boston25news.com | Natalie Dreier |Debbie Lord

Emergency management officials are quick to remind those living in coastal areas that it’s the water that a hurricane brings that is the biggest threat to lives and property. According to the National Hurricane Center, storm surge, or the wall or water a hurricane pushes on land as it moves onshore, is the leading cause of deaths from hurricanes. The danger of storm surge is so great that in 2017, the NHC changed its warning system to include a separate warning for surge alone.

4 weeks ago | boston25news.com | Natalie Dreier

During severe weather, you can expect to lose power, but how do you keep the lifeline to the outside world — your cell phone and computers — fully charged during a blackout? It all depends on your preparation before the power goes out. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or , you should first, make sure everything is fully charged before a potential power outage. Once you are, then conserve your battery power.

Mar 11, 2025 | wsbtv.com | Natalie Dreier

Southwest Airlines is changing its longstanding policy of “bags fly free.”Starting for bookings made on or after May 28, customers who are in the top tier of its Rapid Rewards program, called A-List Preferred or those who buy the most expensive tickets will still be able to check two bags for free, The Wall Street Journal reported. It is the only major airline not to charge a baggage fee, reported.