Common names: Umbrella plant, dwarf umbrella tree; Scientific name: Heptapleurum arboricola (previously known as Schefflera arboricola) Zones: 9b to 12, or as a houseplant; Light needs: Bright ...

Umbrella tips and poles can reach dangerous speeds when picked up by gusts, sometimes over 30 mph, and have caused head injuries and lacerations in past incidents both locally and across the country.

The boy moved out of the way, just missing the umbrella's spiked tip. He wasn't injured. Duggan shared the video to encourage people to make sure their umbrellas are properly secured.

A beach day is a rite of passage during the summer months. While it’s wonderful to lie out in the sun with a cold beverage ...

If you're thinking of bringing a beach umbrella to keep you and your friends shaded from the hot Florida sun, you should make sure you know the safety standards. Skip Navigation.

Lean your umbrella into the direction of the wind. Even if you want to get some extra shade in the opposite direction, it is dangerous to angle it in a way where a wind gust can rip it out of the ...