English: Ellis Island, seen from Liberty Island (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Ellis Island is in recovery from Hurricane Sandy Have you ever visited Ellis Island? If not, put it on your “bucket list.” Ellis Island is part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument located in Upper New York Bay, the original island belongs to New...Read More

Damage from the 1900 Galveston hurricane, the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history, was extensive. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Facing natural disasters Depending on where you live and your lifestyle it is almost a given that sooner or later you will be faced with a natural disaster. Some disasters, like earthquakes, mudslides and wildfires, happen quickly...Read More