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Oklahoma and The Red Cross Need You!

Skeeter Nash — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:28:13 +0000

Devastating tornadoes have left a path of death and destruction in and around Oklahoma City, OK. Here in South Texas, we know how important the work of the American Red Cross is in times of natural disasters, and right now, the Red Cross needs your help! How can you be a Red Cross “hero?”

The Red Cross Needs You!

Skeeter Nash — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:19:22 +0000

Hurricane Sandy has left a path of devastation along the East Coast and surrounding states. Here in South Texas, we know how important the work of the American Red Cross is in times of natural disasters, and right now, the Red Cross needs your help! How can you be a Red Cross "hero?"

Dierks Bentley Ignores Severe Weather Warnings to Make Good on Performance for Dedicated Fans

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:00:09 +0000

Dierks Bentley didn't let down his fans who drove and flew from cities and states away to be part of his annual Miles and Music for Kids charity event in Nashville on Sunday afternoon (Oct. 14). After pulling the plug on the motorcycle ride and the outdoor concert due to severe weather warnings, Bentley decided to throw an impromptu jam at the Hard Rock Cafe for those who were in town.

5 Ways to Hurricane-Proof Your Home

Kathy Landin — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:42:01 +0000

As Hurricane Isaac recently demonstrated, hurricane season is in full swing, and even a storm with a low rating on the severity scale can do serious damage. That’s why, if you live in a hurricane zone, you should always be making improvements to your home to make it more hurricane-resistant. Innovative building materials and methods—circular [...]

Generals Rain Delay Info

Rob Garrett — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:18:07 +0000

Right after the ceremonial first pitch proceeding last night’s scheduled game between the Victoria Generals and Woodlands Strykers in Victoria, a thunderstorm developed right on top of Riverside Stadium and poured down rain for about 20 minutes. The rain was enough to force a postponement of the game. A makeup date for the game will [...]

Generals Game Postponed Due To Rain

Rob Garrett — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:59:24 +0000

Tonight's game between the Victoria Generals and Woodlands Strykers at Riverside Stadium in Victoria has been postponed due to heavy rain and wet field conditions. The game will be made up as part of a double header the next time the two teams meet in Victoria on Sunday, July 22. The first

10 Things You Absolutely, Positively, Without Question Should Not Do in a Hurricane

Ray Chalme — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 13:00:47 +0000

We’re always told to take precautions when a hurricane is on the warpath. Most of the time, people will be told to tie down objects outside, huddle inside and only go out when the storm is over. But there are some things people might overlook occasionally. Here are some things you should not do during [...]

Safety Tips For Hurricane Season

Joe Bob — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 15:02:13 +0000

Hurricane season is here and if you’ve lived in or near the coastal bend for very long, you know we take it seriously. There are lots of things to consider when planning for a big storm. Even what to do with your garbage is important. Trash, recycling and debris collection are vital services for recovery [...]

Hurricane Preparedness Week PSA

Rob Garrett — Tue, 29 May 2012 17:01:04 +0000

It’s National Hurricane Preparedness Week here are a few videos with great tips and steps to use in order to prepare for hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently predicted that this year’s hurricane season in the Atlantic could see nine to 15 named storms

Crossroads Chapter of the American Red Cross Mid-Coast Hurricane Conference

Rob Garrett — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:15:32 +0000

Crossroads Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a Mid-Coast Hurricane Conference today at the Victoria Community Center. This conference serves to educate and prepare our community for disasters related to hurricanes and other hazards. The conference originally began as training and n

Oklahoma Woman Recovers Dog and Wedding Ring After Tornado

Don Deane — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:00:45 +0000

On Sunday, a tornado tore a swath of destruction through Woodward, OK, tragically killing six people and destroying homes and businesses. Emilee Neagle and her family lost their home and belongings in the destructive storm, but, miraculously, the family dog and her prized wedding ring were recovered. After returning to her devastated home, Neagle was [...]

MidCoast Hurricane Conference Slated For April 26th

Joe Bob — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:14:58 +0000

There has been much reported recently about tornadic activity, mainly to our north, but, we should never forget we are susceptible to not only tornadoes, but hurricanes in this part of Texas, not to mention wildfires and other natural disasters. The annual MidCoast Hurricane Conference is taking a broader approach to dealing with all kinds [...]

Dallas Tornado Videos Show the Destructive Power of Mother Nature

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:15:19 +0000

Between 10 and 18 tornadoes ripped through the Dallas area on Tuesday. Homes were destroyed, vehicles were tossed around like rag dolls and residents frantically sought shelter. And many folks captured the wreckage on their video cameras and phones. “It’s one of the worst tornado outbreaks we’ve seen in a longtime here in North Texas,” said [...]

Security Cameras Capture Terrifying Footage of Tornadoes, Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters

Stephen Lenz — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:00:25 +0000

Cheryl Gerber/NOAA/Scott Olson, Getty Images Capturing a natural disaster on a video camera or cellphone is one thing, but to see one through the objective and unassuming eye of a security camera is another altogether. Often times there is no build-up, no panic; it's just business as usual until that one moment when everything goes [...]

Hurricane Irene Washes Away 141-Year-Old Vermont Bridge [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:30:49 +0000

One of Hurricane Irene‘s unfortunate structural victims this weekend was the 141-year-old Bartonsville Covered Bridge in Bartonsville, Vermont. The lattice truss bridge, built in 1870 by Sanford Granger, spanned 151 feet across the Williams River and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places — but judging by these before-and-after photos, you’d never know [...]

Streaker Flashes a Live Weather Channel Broadcast

Shauna Wright — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:00:17 +0000

The Weather Channel has never really needed a delay button before, but it may want to look into getting one now.

During a live broadcast from Hurricane Irene-ravaged Virginia on Saturday, reporter Eric Fisher was unexpectedly upstaged when a dude dressed in swim trunks ran behind him, pulled his trunks down and gave “weather front” a whole new meaning.

Irene Stinks! Watch News Correspondent Get Covered in Raw Sewage [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:30:03 +0000

Whenever natural disasters strike, news stations often send out a few poor saps to report from the scene. With Hurricane Irene, we typically saw wind-whipped, rain-soaked correspondents in various locations talking about the storm’s fury.

But if there’s an award for Most Deserving of Hazard Pay, it has to go to Washington, DC Fox affiliate WTTG’s Tucker Barnes.

Hurricane Irene Marches North, Claiming Four Lives Thus Far [MAP, VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 21:00:07 +0000

Over a million people in North Carolina and Virginia are currently without power after Hurricane Irene came ashore on Saturday, and other states further north are bracing for impact on Sunday. North Carolina’s state emergency management agency reports blocked roads from downed trees, heavy rains and flooding, and roofs ripped off homes, businesses, and even [...]

Track Hurricane Irene

Amory Gritta — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 06:35:23 +0000

For those of you with friends or family on the east coast, we've put up this animated map to help you track the progress of Hurricane Irene.

For a more detailed, and up to date doppler image, you can click here for more

Car Commercial Being Filmed in Virginia Captures East Coast Earthquake [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 05:45:00 +0000

The 5.8 earthquake that struck yesterday gave folks all over the middle part of the East Coast something to breathlessly discuss. Yet, no one seems to have been seriously injured in the shake. In other words, BEST EARTHQUAKE EVER!

In Chantilly, Virginia, which is not too far from the quake’s epicenter, an auto shop was shooting a commercial when the ground went wobbly. Here is the footage from the shoot, which pretty much sums up the essence of the East Coast earthquake — a brief rush of fear followed by the baffling realization that you just experienced an earthquake.