Disasters

29+ min ago   (259+ words) Detroit officials have identified at least 101 properties damaged by a tornado that struck the city's east side hard earlier this month, with nine of the structures potentially requiring emergency demolition. The city identified the properties as crews continue cleanup efforts…...

2+ hour, 34+ min ago   (388+ words) More than 100 Detroit properties were damaged on Sept. 3 when a tornado tore through the city, its first confirmed tornado in nearly three decades, officials said Monday. City inspectors have identified 101 properties damaged by the twister, Mayor Mary Sheffield's office said…...

1+ hour, 7+ min ago   (106+ words) Trumann is replacing six tornado sirens across the city after officials say three are damaged and three are more than 20 years old, aiming to provide more reliable outdoor warnings. Trumann is replacing six tornado sirens across the city to improve…...

3+ hour, 5+ min ago   (439+ words) Ontario Investing an Additional $20 Million to Strengthen Wildland Firefighting Today's Northumberland Ontario Investing an Additional $20 Million to Strengthen Wildland Firefighting Province upgrading two fire bases to strengthen Ontario’s wildland fire operations and keep communities safe The Ontario government is investing…...

2+ hour, 16+ min ago   (189+ words) Canada has deployed two RCMP Disaster Victim Identification experts to Kathmandu to help identify victims following severe flash floods along the Nepal-China border. The experts will work with international partners and local authorities to identify victims using Interpol standards. The…...

4+ hour, 35+ min ago   (165+ words) A passenger experiencing a medical emergency aboard the Celebrity Solstice ship ~200 km/~125 mi northwest of Port Hardy, British Columbia, was evacuated by air early Saturday morning, September 12th. The medevac was conducted by the Royal Canadian Air Force/RCAF’s 442 Transport and…...

2+ hour, 36+ min ago   (25+ words) WXLV Severe storms topple trees, knock out power as damaging winds sweep region...

3+ hour, 15+ min ago   (79+ words) City officials say there's still no timeline for when the blaze will burn itself out Image | Summerside solar farm fire Caption: Emergency crews continue round-the-clock monitoring as a battery fire at the 30-hectare Sunbank solar farm burns out. (Tony Davis…...

1+ hour ago   (122+ words) CTV News Alleged arsonists try to burn Halifax-area home A fire burned a home in a Halifax-area neighbourhood over the weekend. Officer tackles motorcyclist who allegedly fled scene of crash in Ontario Baby and toddler rescued from swamp after pursuit…...

1+ hour, 23+ min ago   (230+ words) KMMO The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to Missouri businesses, private nonprofit organizations, and residents affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred throughout the area April 23 to 28. The SBA issued a disaster…...