What impact can storms have on your mental health?
Storm Ashley has swept the news into a frenzy over the last few days, due to flooding, power outages and travel problems in parts of the UK.Extreme weather events like this often heighten anxiety and stress, and can also have a significant impact on our mental health.The drama of floods and lightning bolts can be scary, so we have spoken to experts who have explained why storms affect us so much, and what we can do to cope with them.How does stormy weather impact people’s mood and behaviour?“Weather can have a real impact on not only our ‘in the...
One year after 'once-in-a-lifetime' hailstorm, some Livingston residents are still rebounding
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — It's been one year since a late spring hailstorm pummeled portions of Livingston County. Some residents are still dealing with the fallout. On June 15, 2023, the hailstorm shredded roof shingles, dimpled vehicles, wiped out gardens, and wreaked other havoc. Reports of property and vehicle damage poured in from areas where the hailstorm hit hard. Some farms lost crops. Tmber Trace Golf Club had to repair divots in its greens.
Hail Damage? You Might Want to Call Your Car Insurance Company for Reimbursement
For many, dealing with an incident involving your home or auto insurance can be a hard one. It can be difficult to find funds to cover the out-of-pocket cost when you decide to pay yourself, or figuring out if it's worth it to save a few bucks upfront while shelling out more money in the long term. Overall, deciding how to proceed can be a tough decision to make.Thanks to a rise in both the frequency and the intensity of hailstorms across the U.S. — even hailstones themselves are getting larger thanks to climate change — people may find themselves...