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Oklahoma Woman Reunited With Her Dog

Kendra — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:33:42 +0000

Ok, this video made me bawl like a big ole baby! I know how it feels to love your dog like one of your children. I am so happy that she was able to find her precious doggie. Bless her heart. My heart is so heavy today for the people of Moore, OK. [...]

Photos of Hurricane Sandy Flood Social Media Sites

Stephanie McMaster — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:52:02 +0000

Photos of Hurricane Sandy flooded social media sites throughout the day Monday, with Facebook, Instagram and Twitter users in the storm’s path posting dramatic photos of waves, flooding and downed trees. (Some are fake, by the way.) The outer bands of the hurricane brought strong winds, heavy rains and storm surges to the Jersey Shore [...]

As Hurricane Sandy Moves In, Emergency Supplies Run Out

Mike Adams — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:41:35 +0000

In the Northeast, people are swarming to beg, borrow, steal and even purchase last-minute emergency supplies to prepare for the worst of Hurricane Sandy. However, many stores are running out of those items, leaving people to return home empty-handed. But people aren’t giving up. Numerous larger stores in the area are doing their best to [...]

Hurricane Sandy 2012: Country Artists Offer Prayers, Warnings and Jokes as Storm Approaches

Billy Dukes — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:00:53 +0000

With the eye of 2012's Hurricane Sandy expected to make landfall in the next 24 hours, residents along the east coast are taking measures to stay safe during, and after, what is being described as the "perfect storm." Country music's reach extends into all 50 states, so it's no surprise that many of the top names took to Twitter to encourage those in Hurricane Sandy's path to be extra cautious. A few even added some much-needed humor to the conversation surrounding Frankenstorm.

Hurricane Sandy Spinning Toward East Coast

Joe Student — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:15:05 +0000

New York, New Jersey and other coastal states announced evacuations of citizens living in low-lying coastal areas on Sunday, as Hurricane Sandy and an accompanying storm surge threatened the East Coast of the United States. The National Hurricane Center plotted the center of the storm 300 miles southeast of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Sunday night. [...]

Frankenstorm Is Coming: Latest Updates and Some Helpful Tips

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:07:19 +0000

Frankenstorm—a nickname for the potential combination of current Category 1 Hurricane Sandy and other storm systems in the North Atlantic and over the continental United States—is almost here, and for much of the East Coast, that means it’s time to get ready for lots and lots of rain, wind, snow and general meteorological mayhem. Hurricane [...]

Naming Winter Storms – Bad or Good? [SURVEY]

Mario Garcia — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:54:10 +0000

Alright, it’s one thing to name tropical storms and hurricanes but winter storms, come on! The Weather Channel just announced they will be naming this year’s significant winter storms because they claim it’s easier to follow and easier to prepare for.As long as I can remember we just called a winter storm by saying Ol’ [...]

Red Cross Shelters Are in Place in North And East Texas

Mario Garcia — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:30:18 +0000

Tropical Storm Isaac has been upgraded to a category 1 hurricane. At this time, Red Cross shelters that are in place in North and East Texas will remain open and ready to comfort those travelers in need through at least noon tomorrow. In addition, a Disaster Relief Operation (DRO) Orientation will be held in Texarkana [...]

Tomb of the Unknowns Guarded Through Hurricane Irene

JeffOnRadio — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:08:54 +0000

This is one of the stories in all of the Hurricane coverage that gave me a real sense of pride. Proud that the 3rd US Infantry Regiment “The Old Guard” will never forget the sacrifices and the respect owed, to not only the Tomb Of The Unknowns, but to all of the men and women that have fought and died for our country.

A View of Hurricane Irene From Space [Video]

Scott Mills — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:37:56 +0000

As the east coast braces for Hurricane Irene to make landfall, the International Space Station passed overhead and took this amazing footage. Complete with astronaut commentary!

Five U.S. Cities Most Due For a Hurricane

Jeff Easterling — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:00:38 +0000

After everything we’ve seen in the past decade, it’s hard not to worry at least a little bit that a major natural disaster could strike where you live. Unless you live underground in a concrete bunker. Which might be smart at this point. This morning I was watching the news channel and they were talking [...]

Worst Tornado Season Since 1953 [Video]

Jeff Easterling — Wed, 25 May 2011 05:20:45 +0000

Checking on all of the websites I came across this video clip of CNN Meteorologist Rob Marciano explaining his theory on the increase in tornadoes and severe weather to Piers Morgan...saying this is the worst tornado season since 1953.

Could March 19th Bring Natural Disasters Worse Than Todays Tsunami?

Scott Mills — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:24:34 +0000

On March 19th, a full moon will swing closer to the earth than it has in 18 years and one astrologer believes it could produce massive damage to the planet.

Amazing Amateur Videos if Cars Being Carried Away in Australia [VIDEO]

Lisa Lindsey — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:18:49 +0000

The massive floods plaguing Australia have resulted in some amazing amateur video. In this example, the videographer narrates as before his eyes cars are simply picked up and carried away by a raging river, which was formerly a calm creek.