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Ice storms that recently swept through large parts of the country have people wondering about whether their homeowners insurance will cover damage. Here is some clarification!

When the ice storms hit Central Nebraska over the Winter holidays, one friend had 14 people in her home. Together they camped out until the power returned. The attitude of our friends and neighbors has been one of reaching out.

Morgan County, IL was just declared a state disaster area by the Governor. With more wintry weather on the way, many residents are taking further precautions as well.

Ice storms can be deadly, but if you don't panic, prepare for them, and use common sense you can get through them.

With the recent snowfall and ice storms that recently swept across the country, I thought it might be helpful to offer up some tips. Here are 7 tips to get you from point A to point B.

Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa have been battling one of the worst ice storms ever. Schools have been shut down and airports have been closed; O'Hare alone has had 400 flights canceled. The storm has been blamed for at least 23 deaths.

Information on the Ice Storm in Oklahoma

This is an overview of the health benefits of Kiwifruit destroyed in recent ice and freeze which can be replaced in a home garden.

Odd winter storms are not a rarity in the midwest by any stretch of the imagination and a recent storm was no different. Last weekend the Midwest was hit by one of the harshest winter storms in years.

Things to watch for, ways to stay safe, while driving on ice.

Personal experience relating to replacing old, wooden garage doors with newer metal insulated doors. Includes problem of ice buildup at the bottom of the doors; how that caused the doors to "buckle" when the electric opener tried to pull it free.

It was a big storm and it was headed right for us.

Winter is the time of year that we have to worry about getting an ice storm. Sometimes an ice storm can hit and make even the slightest movement outside impossible

Will Rogers once said, "If you don't like the weather in Oklahoma, just stick around for a few hours." The last 24 hours have been proof of that statement. Oklahoma residents need to know how to be prepared for any kind of weather.

The author takes a slippery trip in the Sunbelt.

As the new year just gets off to a start, it is a devastating time for the families and friends of 36 lost lives to the first winter storm of the new year.

For the second year in a row, the Ozarks takes another devastating blow of ice storms.

Just as a brief reprieve of unseasonably warm weather melted the last traces of several ice storms, the Midwest was barraged by thunderstorms, hail and reports of at least one tornado. It is the latest in a string of extreme weather for Missouri.

Ice storms are attacking the Midwest. Some Midwesterners are meeting with tragedy; others are barely affected. Amidst the mix of the bad and the good, the sad and the funny, stands my modest news about the day an ice storm felled a tree against our home.

Storm after storm has coated the Midwest with snow, then ice, then freezing rain, then snow, then ice. And, in their wake, the ground has been imbued with the friction of an air-hockey table.

The History Channel has in its regular programming a show that explains the Little Ice Age (1300-1850) and the Medieval Warming Period that preceded it. Nothing I heard about in school.

Several inches of ice still coat the trees and power lines of southern Illinois and 7,000 people are without power. Would you be prepared to be one of them?

Ice storms impede voting and delay poll closings in Maryland. Reporting of primary results will be delayed.

Connecticut is a very densely populated state with a need to provide recreation for urban populations. For this reason some of the top ice skating spots in Connecticut are in city areas where they service large numbers of people.

Ice storms and severe winter weather is here. You must use caution when using portable generators. The most important thing to remember is that they are for outdoor use only!

Recent storms, mixed between rain and ice, have hit the Midwest and Oklahoma pretty hard with road conditions and ice becoming more of an issue.

The first major ice and snowstorm is on its way. What should you do to prepare your family? Here are a handful of things to keep your family safe.

Winter weather is fast approaching and with winter, comes ice. No one likes to wake up to car windows and windshields covered in ice.

Tips on getting prepared for the storms that come our way from time to time.

After the Winter ice storms, two of our old trees needed to be removed. Only after contacting a tree service professional did I realize how dangerous our trees really were.

NASA next week plans to kick off its largest Earth science field study of the year, a project involving more than 400 scientists seeking to learn more about how ice crystals, gases and aerosol particles influence climate and cloud formation.

From unseasonably warm temperatures to outlandish snow and ice storms, winter has definitely arrived to an unusual extent. This flip-flop in weather patterns not only makes it difficult for us to adjust but our four-legged friends may also be feeling out of sorts as well.

If your winter has been as tough as the one in Colorado this year, you are dealing with lots of snow and ice. Take a look at these tips and products on how to remove ice from driveways and walkways.

Tornadoes rocked many southern states February 6th.

Sleet, freezing rain and snow. That is our weather forecast until 7:00 p.m. Friday evening. As I look out the back window this morning, all I see is ice hanging off of trees and ice hanging off of power lines.

How December in Colorado is the eighth worse in the states history.

Be prepared for severe winter weather, and be safe!

With the increase in destructive tropical weather systems in the past decade, along with significant winter storms, portable power generators are becoming more popular among consumers. This trend is expected to continue over the next four years as well.

A personal experience in the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan

An article with suggestions from my first-hand experience of dealing with storms produced by hurricanes to the South that make their way up here. There's more danger to them than people may realize, and everyone should be prepared with hurricane season here.

Many people think of global warming as a general and gradual warming trend. The real truth is that global warming isn't that simple.

When an unusual ice storm knocks out power for days, a Dyna-Glo keeps us warm, and our pipes from freezing.

There are many different malls in the Raleigh Triangle area. However, some definitely stand out, either because of the services they offer or the ambiance.

Most people never consider preparing for the possibility of a disaster - UNTIL IT'S TOO LATE. Ready Freddy is a backpack organized into five clearly marked, color-coded bags: LIGHT, COMMUNICATIONS, TOOLS, FOOD, WATER, FIRSTAID. www.ReadyFreddy.com

Having an older roof I tried ot research articles on double versus single layered shingles roofs and what a replacement entailed but found nothing concise and easy to understand. Here is what I disovered during my own process of roof replacement.

Disasters occur all around the world, every single day. In most cases these disasters cannot be predicted, but they can be preparde for.

Before you start filing your taxes, you may want to decide which deduction to take. There are two kinds the standard deduction and the itemize deduction.

Winter will be here soon, but will you be ready? Now is the time to think about winterizing your house. You will be glad you took the time because the steps you take will protect your property and save you dollars in heating costs.

This wondrously beautiful paradise provides a grand buffet of outdoor activities. The outdoor hobbyist should feel at home in this peaceful forest, without giving up all basic amenities.