If you see a downed power line, assume it is energized and keep yourself and others away. Call 911 immediately to report the location of the downed line then 1-800-743-5002, PG&E's 24-Hour Emergency and Customer Service Line. During and after a storm, please keep away from flooded areas and downed trees, as these areas could be hiding an energized power line.More >>
Flood effects can be local, impacting a neighborhood or community, or very large, affecting entire river basins and multiple states. However, all floods are not alike. Some floods develop slowly, sometimes over a period of days. Flash floods often have a dangerous wall of roaring water that carries rocks, mud, and other debris and can sweep away most things in its path.More >>
You may need to survive on your own after a disaster. This means having your own food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least three days. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours, or it might take days.More >>
Debris and mud flows are rivers of rock, earth, and other debris saturated with water. They develop when water rapidly accumulates in the ground, during heavy rainfall. They can flow rapidly, striking with little or no warning at avalanche speeds. They also can travel several miles from their source, growing in size as they pick up trees, boulders, cars, and other materials.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:36 AM EDT2013-05-22 05:36:12 GMT
The heartland disaster in Oklahoma is prompting us to take a closer look at storm chasers. These men and women have said they play a vital role in trying to put out warnings before the disaster strikes.More >>
The heartland disaster in Oklahoma is prompting us to take a closer look at storm chasers. These men and women have said they play a vital role in trying to put out warnings before the disaster strikes.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:24 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:24:14 GMT
MARINA, Calif. - The Marina Police Department is alerting the public about two recent reports of a two African-American male adults that were attempting to lure two different juvenile females to come toMore >>
MARINA, Calif. - The Marina Police Department is alerting the public about two recent reports of a two African-American male adults that were attempting to lure two different juvenile females.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:13 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:13:24 GMT
MOORE, Oklahoma - According to FOX News, the death toll has been lowered as crews continue to comb through the rubble in the Oklahoma community. Originally, the Oklahoma City Medical Examiner's OfficeMore >>
The National Weather Service has classified the monster tornado that tore through an Oklahoma City suburb as an EF5 tornado, one of the most powerful tornado storms.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:08 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:08:45 GMT
Everyone knows the Central Coast had a dry winter. And now, after a dry spring, the National Weather Service just upgraded drought levels. "There's not a lot of green [grass] left right now and thingsMore >>
Everyone knows the Central Coast had a dry winter. And now, after a dry spring, the National Weather Service just upgraded drought levels.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:42 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:42:33 GMT
WASHINGTON, D.C.,- The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday approved the immigration reform legislation officially known as the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization ActMore >>
SALINAS, Calif.- The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday approved the immigration reform legislation officially known as the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act by more than a 2-to-1 margin.More >>
