Safety
What To Know Ahead Of Severe Weather
April 3, 2026, 2:11 pm EDT
Meteorologist Ari Sarsalari has some helpful tips for how to prepare ahead of severe weather.
Watch Jim Cantore Train For Avalanche Rescue
March 5, 2026, 12:00 pm EST
The Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore goes to the Snowbird ski resort near Salt Lake City, Utah, to learn how to save someone who has been trapped by an avalanche.
Olympic Coach Explains How To Correctly Fall On Ice
February 27, 2026, 12:00 pm EST
Slipping on ice can happen in a split second, but how you respond in that moment can determine whether you walk away or end up injured. A U.S. Olympic judo team coach explains how simple techniques like tucking your chin and rolling with the fall can protect your head, wrists and joints when winter weather sends you off balance.
Your Kid’s Swimsuit Could Save Their Life
January 22, 2026, 12:00 pm EST
When purchasing a swimsuit, it is important to not only think of fashion but also keep in mind safety. Your choice of swimsuit could be the difference between life or death. Knowing what colors to choose could prevent a dangerous situation, as some colors can be harder to see underwater than others.
What Drowning Really Looks Like, From A Pediatric ER Doctor
January 22, 2026, 12:00 pm EST
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children from 1 to 4 years old, and it takes the lives of 4,000 Americans each year, according to the CDC. But drowning does not look like what you may have seen on television. So we sought out an expert on the subject: Dr. Meghan Martin is a pediatric emergency physician in Pinellas County, Florida, where she’s seen hundreds of kids who’ve survived or died in drowning incidents. Watch this video where she describes what drowning really looks like and what you should be doing to prevent it during your Memorial Day Weekend celebrations.
The Deadly Danger Lurking In Snow Covered Vents
December 7, 2025, 12:00 pm EST
As snow piles up outside, it could be silently trapping a deadly gas inside your home - carbon monoxide, an invisible killer. If furnace vents, chimneys, or generators get buried under snow and ice, those toxic fumes have nowhere to go, putting you and your family at risk.
Don’t Let These Warm Weather Threats Fall Under The Radar
December 4, 2025, 12:30 pm EST
Tornadoes and hurricanes may seem like the biggest threat when it comes to the warm months of late spring and summer, but don’t let these four weather threats fall under your radar. Rip currents, extreme heat, flooding and lightning all pose very real dangers as things heat up, and they each rank among the top five deadliest weather events.
How To Spot A Rip Current: Know The Signs, Save Your Life
November 8, 2025, 10:48 am EST
Over 100 people a year die in rip currents, according to the National Weather Service. If you know what they are and how to spot them, it could save your life.
How To Avoid A Shark Attack
October 30, 2025, 10:16 am EDT
Florida has the most shark attacks in the U.S., with 16 unprovoked attacks recorded in the Sunshine State last year. While shark attacks are rare overall, here are some things you can do to avoid being bitten.
Keep Food Fresh In Your Freezer Or Fridge After A Storm
October 14, 2025, 1:23 pm EDT
When a storm knocks out power, spoiled food in your fridge or freezer can be a smelly - and expensive - mess. Here’s what to know to keep your food and your family safe.
