While I love the warmer temperatures that come with spring and summer, I do not like the severe storms. As we have just seen here in Ohio, the results can be devastating to individuals. With severe storms, people may lose electricity and/or water which makes daily living tasks such as safely maintaining and preparing food, […]
In the Calm BEFORE the Storm
WRITTEN BY: Misty Harmon, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Perry County, harmon.416@osu.edu
REVIEWED BY: Jenny Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County
PHOTO CREDITS:
- https://pixabay.com/photos/road-earth-storm-horizon-meadow-2155402/
- https://pixabay.com/photos/storm-damage-oak-tree-break-597217/
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