Mount Spurr Eruption: Protecting Indoor Air From Volcanic Ash and Smog

The predicted eruption of Mount Spurr in Alaska poses a unique indoor air quality challenge for residents of the state’s largest city, Anchorage, other communities in Alaska, and possibly areas of Canada. Experts are predicting an eruption within the upcoming weeks to months, and residents of the areas are reportedly stocking up on essentials as … Continue reading "Mount Spurr Eruption: Protecting Indoor Air From Volcanic Ash and Smog"

Food Safety Tips for a Power Outage

Summer comes with the threat of hurricanes and other serious storms. It is important to have a plan in place to keep your food safe to eat should your home lose power. Follow these tips from the USDA to prepare before the storm hits: A fully packed, free-standing freezer (that has remained closed) will stay … Continue reading "Food Safety Tips for a Power Outage"