disasters

The August derecho is being called one of the worst storms ever. The National Weather Service says the derecho was the worst thunderstorm disaster in U.S.…

Nebraska has created a new state disaster response team to help local governments that are overwhelmed with massive wildfires and other disasters. The…

A rare wind storm with power similar to an inland hurricane swept across the Midwest, blowing over trees, flipping vehicles, and causing widespread…

The Nebraska Nepalese Society is sending volunteers to Nepal following a deadly earthquake there last weekend.Saturday’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake killed…

American Red Cross Nebraska/Southwest Iowa Region volunteers responded to 437 disasters in 2013.The Nebraska/Southwest Iowa Region has nearly 4,000…

September is National Preparedness Month.Iowa and Nebraska emergency management officials say Preparedness Month is a good opportunity to plan for…

“Long Term/Residential Care Disaster Preparedness: Protecting Our Most Vulnerable” is the theme of Omaha’s first national conference on disaster…

The American Red Cross says putting together a kit and having an emergency plan are critical to prepare for a disaster. Red Cross Omaha spokeswoman Alyson…

By Katie SchubertOmaha, NE – The Heartland Chapter of the American Red Cross responded to more than 400 disasters last year.The Nebraska/southwest Iowa…