Tsunami Response - YouTube Video
SNBC’s Alan Boyle’s CosmicLog has an good interview with Stuart Weinstein, deputy director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
They are comparing the tsunami warning systems from the Indian Ocean quake/tsunami five years ago to this week’s tsunami.
>>The best news about the past five years is that the network [...]
Hurricane Bill is 4 - Here’s what that means
Hurricane Bill has strengthened to a category 4.
While the US isn’t in the direct path, the Eastern seaboard has been warned of rip tides and rough seas through Sunday (we’re looking at you surfers and swimmers….).
Here are hurricane category definitions.
Austin MN - Tornadoes
Austin, Minnesota, which is just north of the Iowa border, was hit by a tornado last night. (see full report on WCCO-TV).
The town lost power, which is just being restored today - as well as trees, power lines and cars.
Here’s good advice on what to do after a tornado hits - the recovery, who to [...]
Flooding in Red River Valley
The Red River Valley looks to flood again this year. Here is good advice from flood survivors, FEMA and insurance agents on prepping for possible floods.
One of the things we hear from readers is that mobile home owners are particularly vulnerable to natural disasters. This is often because the homes have a tough time withstanding [...]