Weather

As Winter Bites, Jackery Offers an Affordable Solar Power Solution to Every American

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Saturday, February 4, 2023

FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As we enter February, chilling conditions and extreme weather across the U.S. could cause households to go without power, or spend even more on costly heating. Jackery - a leader in accessible, eco-friendly power - understands the pressure that these unpredictable winter conditions put on families, and so is offering some of its top solar generators at discounted prices to ensure all Americans can have the power they need, whenever and wherever they need it. 

Key Points: 
  • Solar power offers peace-of-mind for families amidst warnings from the National Weather Service of potential power outages caused by severe icing and cold fronts.
  • Portable solar generators are becoming increasingly popular as a tool for emergency preparedness, providing critical power during power outages and natural disasters.
  • With solar panels that can fully charge a generator in a mere matter of hours - Jackery's solar generators are reliable, safe, and an easy-to-use source of endless power.
  • "Our solar generator has been like a security blanket, keeping us safe and comfortable no matter what the weather's like outside.

Federal Alliance for Safe Homes Names Matthew Cappucci 2023 National Weatherperson of the Year

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Friday, February 3, 2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Inc. (FLASH) named MyRadar, Capital Weather Gang, and FOX5 DC meteorologist Matthew Cappucci as the 2023 National Weatherperson of the Year.

Key Points: 
  • Nonprofit recognizes esteemed meteorologist for year-round contributions to education, disaster safety, and resilience
    TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes , Inc. (FLASH) named MyRadar, Capital Weather Gang, and FOX5 DC meteorologist Matthew Cappucci as the 2023 National Weatherperson of the Year .
  • Matthew is a meteorologist and storm chaser for MyRadar, an on-air meteorologist at FOX5DC, and publishes daily articles in The Washington Post.
  • Congratulations to Matthew and all of our outstanding 2023 National Weatherperson of the Year finalists who serve the public with excellence every day, especially during hurricane season."
  • Matthew Cappucci communicates all of his weather knowledge in a very clear and understandable way, contributing to citizens' safety and resilience.

Smaller U-Haul Store in Edmond to Close after Larger Center Opens Nearby

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Friday, February 3, 2023

EDMOND, Okla., Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U-Haul® store at 610 S. Broadway in Edmond will end its lease and close its doors on Feb. 4 after 12 years of serving the local community.

Key Points: 
  • EDMOND, Okla., Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U-Haul® store at 610 S. Broadway in Edmond will end its lease and close its doors on Feb. 4 after 12 years of serving the local community.
  • Customers of the closing store can find a full line of DIY moving and self-storage products and services just a half-mile away at the U-Haul store at 915 S. Broadway , which opened in September 2022.
  • The new Edmond U-Haul store offers truck and trailer sharing, boxes, moving supplies, U-Box® portable storage containers, towing equipment and much more.
  • U-Haul neighborhood dealers in and around Edmond continue to be available to serve DIY movers.

ReadyWise Announces Availability on Amazon in Europe

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Friday, February 3, 2023

ReadyWise emergency food supply is a wise investment in your family's future.

Key Points: 
  • ReadyWise emergency food supply is a wise investment in your family's future.
  • You can easily access and purchase emergency food for your household on the world's most convenient e-commerce site, Amazon, to be delivered directly to your door.
  • ReadyWise is making it easy for millions of families to get prepared before disaster strikes.
  • "We are working hard so Europe can easily access our life-saving products, which is why we are excited to partner with Amazon to prepare more people."

ReadyWise Announces Availability on Amazon in Europe

Retrieved on: 
Friday, February 3, 2023

ReadyWise emergency food supply is a wise investment in your family's future.

Key Points: 
  • ReadyWise emergency food supply is a wise investment in your family's future.
  • You can easily access and purchase emergency food for your household on the world's most convenient e-commerce site, Amazon, to be delivered directly to your door.
  • ReadyWise is making it easy for millions of families to get prepared before disaster strikes.
  • "We are working hard so Europe can easily access our life-saving products, which is why we are excited to partner with Amazon to prepare more people."

Birmingham Revitalization Program Provides Safety, Security and Peace of Mind Public-private partnership brings FORTIFIED protection to Northside homes

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

"Together, with these amazing partners, we honor them by gathering up our resources to help make their homes a safe place of pride.

Key Points: 
  • "Together, with these amazing partners, we honor them by gathering up our resources to help make their homes a safe place of pride.
  • My hope is that this is just the beginning of more partnerships and more support of our residents throughout Birmingham."
  • Birmingham-based Protective, a national provider of life insurance, annuity and asset protection solutions, spearheaded the new program to support the communities around Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham.
  • "We are pleased to work in collaboration with the Northside community and the Protecting Good partners to provide FORTIFIED roofs to keep these families and homes safe and dry."

ALLEN MEDIA GROUP AND CONDÉ NAST PARTNER TO ADD BON APPÉTIT, ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST AND GQ TO THE LOCAL NOW FREE-STREAMING SERVICE

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

ATLANTA, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Local Now – Allen Media Group's leading free-streaming service for local news and entertainment in America – is proud to announce the launch of three new Free Ad-Supported TV (FAST) channels in partnership with Condé Nast Entertainment – Condé Nast's award-winning global film and television production company and global digital network and studio, distributing entertainment in every format across all platforms. Local Now has added these three Condé Nast FAST channels to its lineup:Bon Appétit, Architectural Digest, and GQ.

Key Points: 
  • From the Architectural Digest portfolio are hit series such as OPEN DOOR and ON THE MARKET.
  • And the extensive lineup of GQ original series include 10 ESSENTIALS, THE BREAKDOWN, MY FIRST MILLION, and ICONIC CHARACTERS.
  • "Bon Appétit, Architectural Digest, and GQ are phenomenal global brands known for their engaging and excellent content.
  • We are thrilled to bring these Condé Nast FAST channels that house such rich and entertaining series to our Local Now viewers," said Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group.

How using the right safety technology protects road construction workers' lives

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Technology is vital for reducing road worker injuries by eliminating blind spots on commercial vehicles and providing real-time, and reliable, alerts to drivers when there is potential for a collision.

Key Points: 
  • Technology is vital for reducing road worker injuries by eliminating blind spots on commercial vehicles and providing real-time, and reliable, alerts to drivers when there is potential for a collision.
  • Alongside the potential for extreme weather conditions and the debris that comes with the job, more road construction is taking place at night.
  • While this minimizes the disruption to road users, it does increase the safety risks for workers.
  • It is these types of tough products that should be used to protect the lives of road construction workers."

How using the right safety technology protects road construction workers' lives

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 2, 2023

Technology is vital for reducing road worker injuries by eliminating blind spots on commercial vehicles and providing real-time, and reliable, alerts to drivers when there is potential for a collision.

Key Points: 
  • Technology is vital for reducing road worker injuries by eliminating blind spots on commercial vehicles and providing real-time, and reliable, alerts to drivers when there is potential for a collision.
  • Alongside the potential for extreme weather conditions and the debris that comes with the job, more road construction is taking place at night.
  • While this minimizes the disruption to road users, it does increase the safety risks for workers.
  • It is these types of tough products that should be used to protect the lives of road construction workers."

Monroe® Releases New Part Numbers in February, Including New Monroe OESpectrum® Shock and Mount Assembly, Quick-Strut® Assemblies, Conversion Kit for Vehicles with Factory-Equipped Magnetic Ride Control, and More

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

NORTHVILLE, Mich., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Monroe® shocks and struts, a leading global brand from Tenneco's DRiV group, has launched new part numbers in the month of February, including its new OESpectrum® shock and mount assembly, designed to save installation time. New part numbers also include Monroe conversion kits, Quick-Strut® assemblies, OESpectrum® light truck shocks, and Magnum® RV shocks. In total, this represents coverage for over 13 million vehicles in operation (VIO) in the United States and Canada.

Key Points: 
  • New part numbers also include Monroe conversion kits, Quick-Strut® assemblies, OESpectrum® light truck shocks, and Magnum® RV shocks.
  • Brand new from Monroe is its OESpectrum shock and mount assembly, designed to save technicians time by simplifying the installation process.
  • Featuring premium-quality preassembled aluminum upper mount, OESpectrum shock, compression bumper, and dirt shield, this all-in-one solution offers everything needed for a complete repair.
  • To learn more about Monroe ride control products, limited lifetime warranty, and Feel the Difference™ guarantee, visit www.monroe.com or contact a Monroe supplier.