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Every spring and summer, at least 800 tornadoes touchdown in "Tornado Alley", but only a small 2% are classified as violent...

During tornado season, living in "Tornado Alley" can cause some anxiety even among those who grew up here. Find out how to prepare for a tornado, and what it is like to experience life on the edge of a storm

Death by tornado is rare but health threats imposed by weather radios deserve more attention. Should the weather radio carry a warning? Funnel cloud photo included.

Learn how tornadoes form, why they are more powerful than your average hurricane, and what to do in the event of a tornado warning.

Preparations to make in advance of tornado season, including safe room planning and supplies

What is a Fujita scale? How fast does a Tornado move? If you are interested in learning more about Tornadoes, this informative Article is jam packed with information.

Does your homeowners insurance cover tornado damage? What you need to know about your coverage so if you suffer a loss from any peril you won't be in for a big surprise!

Chicago has also had its share of severe weather, but has escaped being hit head-on by a tornado.

How to prepare for a tornado and what to do if a tornado warning is issued for your area.

The feature article in the USA Weekend from Sunday, June 10th 2007, titled "Take our exclusive Weather Quiz" written by Stu Ostro of the Weather Channel was a very interesting piece to go through as it dealt with some facts and myths associated with weather.

I have always had a special love for the small town of Chapman, Kansas. In the late 1990s, I was an active-duty Army soldier stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas.

Quick decisions can mean life or death

Living in the Midwest, tornadoes are a real fear. These are things I've picked up over the years on how to survive and be aware during tornado season.

An overview of some of the most popular storm chasing tour companies in Tornado Alley.

Are you afraid of thunderstorms? My fear was instilled into me a very long time ago. Of course living in Tornado Alley does not help matters any.

Every day is flush with history. June 5th is certainly no exception.

This is a poem about impending danger from a tornado.

On August 9th, 2007 an F2 tornado hit sections of Brooklyn and Staten Island, dispelling the myth that New York doesn't get hit by tornadoes or any other threat for that matter.

Get the perspective from an Alabama native: Is the state prepared for the 2007 hurricane season? Find out how Alabama feels when the tropics threaten the Gulf coast.

Being armed with knowledge is the best way to prevent personal injury.

This article shares one of the Native American myths about tornadoes.

Tornadoes are unpredictable, dangerous storms. Sometimes survivors are carried hundreds of feet by the powerful winds, landing far from where their home used to be. This is a story of a baby who survived.

After tornadoes ripped through much of the Southern states, it ripped apart a place our family calls a bit of heaven on earth.

Slice of Life story about our experiences with the new climate after moving from Chicago to Coastal CT.

Tornadoes occur far more often than hurricanes, can turn deadly in minutes and generally hit without much warning. A storm shelter offers peace of mind, saves lives and is a good investment for those who live in those parts of the country that frequently have tornadoes.

A guide to fun and safe family friendly New Year's Eve events.

Atlanta Storm After reading the headlines on the internet and news reports on TV, this is what I have learned. A storm hit Atlanta last night, March 14th, with very high winds.

Family friendly events in the Kansas City metro area.

Tropical Storm Fay is headed towards Florida and is predicted to hit the Florida Keys later today. The Tropical Storm Fay has already killed a dozen people while driving its fury winds through the Caribbean.

A DIY tutorial for crafting a one of a kind birdbath to match your outdoor decor.

"You can just call me Judy Shubert. I'd like the world not to forget John 3:16 : 'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.' "

Early morning rumbling and shaking wakens many in the Midwest to an unusual phenomenon - an earthquake!

It is such a horrible feeling when disaster strikes the ones you love and you are thousands of miles away. A feeling of helplessness consumed me this morning as I watched the news and my hometown was all over it.

Real time direct and personalized emergency and weather alert services are something everyone should be aware of.

More tornados happen in springtime months than any other time of year. Here's what you need to know about them.

Learn what risk assessment is and how to conduct one.

In the event of a natural disaster, damage or theft, expedite insurance claims and police reports with a complete home inventory. Learn how to locate, choose and hire an inventory service and what to expect during the process.

I would like to tell you about my little spot in this great big world. A place where crime is extremely low, a beautiful city, and a place I believe you would enjoy visiting. Take a minute and read about my home town of Arab.

Weather is the condition of the air that surrounds the earth. Weather affects our lives in many ways; for example, the type of clothing that we wear any given day depends largely on the weather. If it is cold we put on slacks, if it is hot we slip on shorts.

Downtown Memphis has wonderful neighborhoods for young professionals or even empty-nesters wanting to get away from suburban big yard upkeep. The activities, eateries, entertainment venues, trolley and location make this a prime place to live!

With Global Warming and environmental changes affecting everyone and Coastal cities everywhere you may like to reconsider what's most important on your list affecting where you want to live.

Rubies have been mined for over five thousand years. A myriad of cultures have coveted these jewels and believed that they had the power to heal and protect. The Ruby has been associated with royalty and the power of life and death.

What one thing does the Red Cross advise everyone, no matter what local weather emergencies are likely for their area? Create a Family Disaster Plan!

This articles provides information sources on severe weather issues and tips for making it through the storm.

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

Travelling 3500km in a semi-trailer not only provided David Byrnes with a cheap way across the U.S. but a wealth of stories from his ride.

Take it from an outsider who's been here awhile now...don't believe everything you hear about Texas...but don't disbelieve everything either.

A close call with lightning in 1994 made me fearful at first, then compelled me to learn more about how lightning works. I was already a photographer

I've lived in San Antonio for about seven years. San Antonio is a large city located in south Texas that has a population of 1.1 million people(according to Yahoo). The capital of Texas, Austin, is located about ninety miles to the north.

Items that multi-task, plus some things you haven't thought of

As a native Jamaican, hurricanes were part of our everyday lives. In 2007 as Jamaica lies in the direct path of what appears to be turning into a category five storm, read what living through such a storm is like.

Quaint little one traffic light town. Antiques, hand made soaps, great coffee house style coffee, home cooking buffet, tornado alley, and the Old Hippie, who could ask for more?

Is the prolific, record-setting tornado season of 2008 linked to climate change? Setting the severity of the season against a historical backdrop, this article debunks simplistic connections between climate change and a single year's bumper crop of severe weather.

It's amazing how a tornado can literally pick and choose which building or which life it wants to devastate and which it wants to spare.

I once met a professional wrestler, and accidentally made him mad. The incident helped me to realize the importance building stronger character in myself.

If you want an escape that's easy on the family budget for fuel, food and fun, then the Quad Cities offers indoor and outdoor activities year round. If you live in Chicago or St. Louis or further, the Quad Cities can entertain both you and your kids.

Why in spite of all of the helpful advice available to us in the check-out lane at the supermarket are so many Americans overweight and even obese? The truth is often too ugly to look at.

It has dawned upon me that there are many hilarious things in the world around us, most of which may or may not be noticeable at first sight or may have slipped our minds from time to time, but all-in-all there is some downright funny stuff that must be brought to light...

They travel west, encounter natives, survive natural disasters and prosper in a raw new land.

Once again, most Americans are getting a one-sided media view of the Hurricane Gustav. We should have had a clue when they named the Hurricane after a Russian.

My mom, after having assured my grandparents that she was leaving town and had the bases covered, quickly realized that we were stranded.

Here, a woman finds freedom to acknowledge her secret affection for her love in her ballad of emotion.

Tyler, who lives an ordinary life, wakes to find that his world is changed forever after he finds out that he has been experimented on for the sole purpose of protecting the lab of a company he works for.

What's the deal with global warming anyway? Is it real and if it is, what kind is it? Is it occuring now or will it occur later? Has it occuring in the past? Is it really possible to tell if it's happening and why? If it is happening, so what?

A small claim for a fire that was not on our property led to three years of searching for an insurance company which would agree to insure us.

The Maryland Science Center is fun for all ages. Of course, the bonus is that you can learn at the same time!

Eccentric extravagances of the rich and famous

This comic is fictional with some parallels to life. It has no pictures because I have no artist for it...

Hello traveler, planning on coming to Louisiana? Well I have a great place you can hangout, swim, eat, ride attractions and spend quality family time with each other. This wonder place is the spot to be during a hot Louisiana summer.