... A startup in San Francisco is designing what it calls the "Life Cube" which when compact measures four-feet-tall but can expand into a 12-feet-tall structure complete with the tools and supplies needed for those using the shelter to survive for extended periods of time... read more>>
Rescue team trains to help animals in Kansas
... In Kansas, emergency responders are training with the Kansas State Animal Response Team which was formed four years' ago to help pets during and after a disaster... read more>>
New policy guidelines for FEMA trailers
... FEMA has updated its hurricane policies for the 2008 season. The new policy changes effect the agency's emergency trailer guidelines for state and local government issues as well as for residents who will need them... read more>>
Iowa community begins recovery after devastating tornado
... Residents in one Iowan community are trying to recover from devastating tornadoes which flattened homes and farms. In one town along, more than 222 homes were destroyed... read more>>
Tornado in Colorado kills one
... A freak tornado plowed through a town about 80 miles north of Denver killing one person while the same storm spawned golfball-sized hail... read more>>
