Author: April
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Camping in Michigan
Camping in Michigan is amazing and probably one of the best spots on Earth to do so! Well, at least, in my humble opinion. Seriously though, with the Great Lakes and its sandy, world-class beaches, thousands of inland lakes, rivers and streams, forest land, trails, fishing, etc., who could ask for more? Sure, the Pacific…
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What Are the Most Common Causes of Water Damage?
Many people love the Beaver State for its beautiful coastline, majestic mountains, and lush green forests. However, living in this verdant paradise comes at a cost: water, or water damage to be precise. You might associate water damage in Oregon with catastrophic river floods that typically make the nightly news. However, water damage isn’t always…
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What Was the Worst Natural Disaster in New Jersey?
When it comes to natural disasters, New Jersey primarily experiences blizzards, wildfires, river flooding, occasional droughts, and coastal storms. While rare, it does have its share of large-scale disasters that make it into history accounts and records, for instance, the Great Blizzard of 1888, the Ash Wednesday Nor’easter of 1962, and Hurricane Ida in 2021. …
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Worst States for Natural Disasters
The states most prone to natural disasters are California, Texas, Oklahoma, Washington, Florida, New York, New Mexico, Alabama, Colorado, Oregon, and Louisiana. Living in the Northeast region of the United States, surrounded by the Great Lakes with our Canadian neighbors close by, we have been fairly isolated from the effects of severe natural disasters. Sure,…
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Best Southern State to Live
While I have never lived anywhere outside Michigan and am a proud Michigander through and through, I do have close friends and family members who have lived in many southern states. Because of them, I got the privilege of experiencing different Southern living styles. Some of the best southern states they live/lived in include the…
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Peptide Treatments
A little over a year ago, I was stricken with a virus that literally kicked my butt for about six months, with every symptom or side effect associated with the sickness. I have never been sick like that nor for as long as I was. Research shows that most people are not affected as badly…
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USA Wildfire Statistics by State
California has recently had the most properties at risk of wildfire damage by a significant margin. Although they are not the only state in danger. Unfortunately, my “home away from home” state of North Carolina also made the wildfire list at number three. According to The World Population Review, “Wildfires vary in size depending upon…
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What Was the Worst Natural Disaster in Mississippi?
Mississippi is prone to several natural disasters, including hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, extreme heat, ice storms and winter weather. This vulnerability is due to its geographical location along the Gulf Coast. The state issues two disaster declarations per year, on average, with The Mississippi Independent reporting that the Magnolia State ranks second in disaster declarations…
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Is Vancouver Prone to Wildfires?
Do fires claim Vancouver as their victim? Well, for starters, Vancouver, British Columbia, is most commonly known as “Raincouver” or “Rain City” because of its high rainfall. The city, which ranks as the ninth rainiest city in Canada, receives an average of 182 mm of precipitation during its wettest months of November to December. However,…
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Does Millsboro Delaware Flood?
Yes, Millsboro, Delaware floods because when it comes to natural disasters, the state of Delaware gets hit by hurricanes, tropical storms, and nor’easters the most. Aside from these, another top hazard that the state has to prepare for is coastal flooding. Delaware is the lowest-lying state in the country, with a mean elevation of 60…