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RSS →The first autumn storms — the September hour that beats the November flood
Autumn is when European windstorms and heavy rain return, and after a dry summer the ground sheds water instead of absorbing it. One hour of unglamorous work now is the difference between a flooded street being weather and being a problem.
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Pre-winter prep: seven September jobs that make a cold, dark week easier
September is a good month for the unglamorous jobs that make winter easier: a heating service, draughts, loft insulation, smoke and CO alarms, your energy tariff, a few basics and a warm-room plan. None of it is urgent, and all of it is easier before the heating season starts.
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Build your 72-hour grab bag this weekend
A bag you can grab in ten seconds is worth more than a basement of supplies you can't carry. Here's the build, by weight, in one afternoon.
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What still works when the phone doesn't — a quiet comms plan
Mobile networks can fail exactly when you need them most. Three steps that mean your people still find each other when the bars disappear.
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How to read the news in a crisis without losing your mind
The first hours of any major event are the worst time to follow live updates. A small information protocol that protects your judgment and your sleep.
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