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Do You Know Tornado Fact from Tornado Fiction?

Troy Jones — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:00:45 +0000

This week is the second annual National Severe Weather Preparedness Week across the United States. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are providing info to the public about the dangers of severe weather and below are some facts and fictions about tornadoes you may not know.

Severe Weather Warnings Vs. Watches. What's the Difference?

Troy Jones — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:00:20 +0000

You've all heard that strange sound on the radio or seen the scrawl on the TV. A severe something or other is nearby. Many of you don't know the difference between a severe weather watch and a warning. Find out the difference below.

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NOAA, NWS and FEMA Ask: Are You Weather Ready?

Troy Jones — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:50:08 +0000

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, has launched its second annual National Severe Weather Preparedness Week this week. The intention of the week focuses
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President Declares Disaster for Louisiana

Troy Jones — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:10:57 +0000

FEMA announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of Louisiana to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe winter storms during the period of January 8 to January 17, 2013.
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La. Recovery Assistance for Issac Tops Half-Billion Mark

Troy Jones — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:00:21 +0000

State and federal recovery from Hurricane Isaac in Louisiana has hit a new milestone, topping half a billion dollars since the Aug. 29, 2012, disaster declaration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said today.
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Texas Officials Call for Additional Help as Wildfires Spread [VIDEO]

Jade Walker — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:36:49 +0000

Forest service officials are calling on firefighters from outside agencies to help battle fast-moving wildfires in Texas. In the past week, the fires have destroyed more than 1,000 homes.

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