Farmers' Almanac
Safety
What Drives You Crazy?
What bad driving habit really gets your goat?
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Good Decisions Mean Fewer Lightning Fatalities
Lightning fatalities have declined in recent years, thanks in part to the good work of the National Weather Service.
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Exercising Safely
Follow these simple rules to ensure that your workout sessions are as safe as they are effective.
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Hypothermia: It’s Not Just for Winter!
More people die from hypothermia during the summer each year than during the winter. Learn more!
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Prevent Heat Exhaustion and Stroke
Everything you need to know to protect yourself and your family from heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Read More »Flood Awareness Week
This is Flood Awareness Week throughout the US. It comes not a moment too soon. Last month, California was inundated with flood conditions. Last week, it was in Georgia and places throughout the south and this weekend, the Mid Atlantic states felt the furry of rains, winds and melting snow. John Jensenius, is my friend… Continue Reading »
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Lightning Kills, Play it Safe!
Lightning is a very dangerous weather occurrence that isn’t taken seriously. Here’s how to avoid the threat of being struck by lightning.
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Hurricane Preparedness: Is Your Pet Safe?
Hurricane season is here and will peak on September 10th. Here are ways you can help keep your pet safe in case of a weather disaster.
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If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1910, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.