The last week in March signifies Severe Weather Awareness Week! Monday – Severe Thunderstorms Tuesday – Weather Warnings Wednesday – Tornadoes Thursday – Family Preparedness Friday – Flash Floods On Thursday, the 29th, there will…
Every eight minutes, the American Red Cross helps people in need thanks to volunteers. Each year the president of the United States declares March as “Red Cross Month”. The Red Cross uses March to honor…
By Legal Aid of Nebraska intern Annie Christenson: Across the midwest, January brings some of the coldest temperatures of the year. Temperatures regularly dip well-below zero. Driving in these conditions can be dangerous, so preparing…
It’s the time of the year were storms hit us while temperatures hover right around freezing. These storm tends to be accompanied by a “wintery mix,” a variable precipitation consisting of rain, sleet, or snow….
It’s easy to get caught up in the frenzy of holiday travel. Before you hit the road though, we suggest you check out Fema’s checklist. Make sure that your car is prepared for icy road…
A three alarm fire, caused by a carelessly discarded cigarette butt, tore through Black Sand Apartments in Lincoln, Nebraska early yesterday morning. Thankfully no one was injured, but several residents lost everything and some of…
This article details a number of different places you can donate to relief efforts in Puerto Rico. Remember to always check charity navigator before donating to an unfamiliar organization so that you know exactly…
From the US Department of Agriculture: During hurricane/disaster situations, it can be hard to provide healthy meals for your family. You may be without power or have limited water. Food may not be safe to…
Looking for ways to help the Tropical Storm Harvey relief efforts in Houston? This FEMA advisory outlines the best ways to be helpful. Your main takeaways should be two important “don’ts” DON’T donate unsolicited goods…
6. We will hear claims about how disasters don't discriminate by race or class. This is a lie. Because disasters are social, they do. — Jacob Remes (@jacremes) August 27, 2017 As Tropical Storm Harvey…