While wildfire activity across the nation has been relatively quiet so far this month, drought continues to expand across parts of the United States and the fire danger too is growing. This was highlighted by the County Line…
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Colorado governor proposes major overhaul of disaster and wildfire oversight
An oddball mix of multiple government agencies and educational institutions overseeing Colorado’s disaster response would be consolidated under a proposal from Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper. Under the governor’s plan, the…
Severe weather preparedness: Essential resources to learn and prepare
This week marks the first annual National Severe Weather Preparedness Week during which residents of the United States are being asked to ‘be a force of nature’ and prepare themselves and their communities for when disaster strikes….
Volleyball and soccer ball swept away by Japanese tsunami turn up in Alaska
Amongst millions of tons swept to sea by the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in March 2011 were a volleyball and soccer ball. Both of the items were discovered in Alaska recently and amazingly enough, their Japanese owners have…
NOAA and FEMA partner for first annual National Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Severe weather strikes virtually daily in some part of the United States and oftentimes the knowledge and preparation of those affected can make the difference between life and death. Two government agencies are joining forces to raise awareness…
Storm chaser puts down her camera, provides lifesaving direction during tornado
Every spring Mother Nature comes to life and visits her wrath on the central United States with a ferocious onslaught of tornadoes. Storm chasers flock to Tornado Alley during these times and while some only care about the thrill…
Colorado media and government agencies to conduct tornado warning test
As part of Colorado Severe Weather Awareness Week, communities across the state will participate in a tornado warning test Tuesday morning. Residents, businesses and schools are encouraged to participate and use the test as an opportunity to…
Scores of tornadoes rake the nation’s heartland, at least 5 killed by twisters
A tornado outbreak stretching hundreds of miles across the central plains yesterday and last night spared most populated areas but not all. As dawn breaks the damage assessments begin on the event that claimed at least five lives and…
The Great Plains prepares for massive severe weather outbreak
Forecasters have been warning in recent days about a major severe weather outbreak set to strike the nation's midsection. Saturday all of the parameters are in place for damaging winds and hail as well as tornadoes across…
Examiner.com wildfires coverage round-up March 23 – April 3
With large parts of the nation experiencing drought conditions, the landscape has turned tinder dry and is primed for explosive fire growth. This was recently seen firsthand by residents west of Denver as a wildfire turned deadly. …
