#safety-tips

#safety-tips

Rattlesnake bites are common in California, with about 800 incidents yearly, resulting in approximately two fatalities.

Rattlesnakes can be found in urban areas, near water sources, and golf courses, and may not always rattle before biting defensively. [ more ]

Rattlesnake bites increase during mating season in California.

Rattlesnakes are more active in the evenings and at night as temperatures rise. [ more ]

A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck near San Francisco Bay Area, felt as far as Nevada and California.

Magnitude measures energy released during an earthquake; quakes under 2.5 are rarely felt significantly. [ more ]

A man was mauled to death by dogs he was feeding in California.

Thirteen dogs, including puppies, were seized from the property of the victim, who may have been an animal breeder. [ more ]

New York experienced a historic 4.8-magnitude earthquake, the strongest in over a decade. Residents are advised by Gov. Hochul to take safety precautions in case of aftershocks. [ more ]

Earthquake magnitude measures energy released, most common in specific states.

Drop, cover, hold on: best ways to protect oneself during an earthquake. [ more ]