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Gulf Coast residents mostly unscathed as Ida weakens to a depression, soaks Southeast

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Tropical Storm Ida sloshed ashore with rain and gusty winds Tuesday before weakening to a depression, causing little damage along the Gulf Coast but bringing more rain to the already-soaked Southeast. more
Entergy New Orleans, Local Agencies to Help Seniors Beat the Heat

Officials from Entergy New Orleans, Inc. will hand out hundreds of fans to senior citizens in New Orleans to help stay cool during the summer months through the joint efforts of area Councils on Aging and Entergy employee volunteers. more
Powerful storms cause major damage in metro Denver

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Economy Means More Help Needed To Flee Hurricanes

Extra evacuation buses. More storm shelters. A guide to doing hurricane preparation on a budget. Because of the recession, the nation's coastal communities are preparing to help more people evacuate if a hurricane approaches, especially residents who cannot afford to escape on their own. more
Red Cross Hurricane Preparedness Information Available on Thursdays in St. Bernard & Arabi

Beginning June 25, 2009, representatives from the American Red Cross St Bernard Chapter will be at the Community Center of St Bernard, 1107 LeBeau St, Arabi, from 10 AM until 12 PM every Thursday to help residents prepare for this year's hurricane season. more

The nation's weather

Most of the nation will see generally pleasant conditions on Friday, but there are some clouds, rain and snow in store for the western Plains and the Rockies. more
Some Fargo, ND, residents determined to stay despite floods, but 1 has a canoe just in case Photo

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Mac Butler believes he'll beat the bloated Red River and save his home again this year. But a canoe and kayak are tied up outside his house just in case he's wrong. more
Des Moines preps for possible flooding Video

Saylorville Lake will come within 18 inches of topping the emergency spillway next week. "It doesn't look based on their current estimates as if there will be an emergency release. That's great news for us in Des Moines because that kind of high water, uncontrolled release is what we're most... more
Iowa residents still waiting for flood help after 17 years Video

While the Birdland neighborhood went unprotected for 17 years, plenty of other construction has been happening. During that time crews built and local leaders cut the ribbon on the Iowa Events Center, the city opened the doors to a new library and science center, the East Village was renovated and... more
Polk County, IA Emergency Management Opens Operation Centers to Prepare for Flooding Video

Wednesday the phones and computers were installed at the Polk County Emergency Operations Center. Thursday, workers from Emergency Management showed up to operate them. more

Experts say preparedness key to safety

While bracing for especially dangerous hurricane seasons this year and over the next two decades, weather and emergency-response experts on Wednesday called for concerted efforts to improve forecasts, spread warnings, build safe buildings and curb high-risk development along vulnerable coastlines. more
Atlantic satellite image

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How to talk to kids about hurricanes Photos

Part of your storm preparations should include a talk with your children. Riding out a hurricane can be a very frightening experience. more
How hurricanes find us Graphic

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What to include in your hurricane kit Photos

Emergency managers recommend these basics for disaster preparedness more
Sun-Sentinel Hurricane Headquarters

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National Hurricane Center

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Map: Tracking each storm from 2007

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Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale

Category 1 (winds 74-95 mph) more
Make your own hurricane Multimedia

Learn how hurricanes are formed. more