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Tornadoes strike southeastern Colorado causing injuries, knocking out power

Friday, April 27th, 2012 7:58am MDT

Tornadoes hit near Lamar, Colorado overnight sending two residents to the hospital, causing damage to nearly a dozen buildings and knocking out power to multiple towns in the area.The severe weather began yesterday afternoon across much of eastern… Read the rest of this story on Examiner.com

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Examiner.com wildfires coverage round-up April 15 – April 24

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 10:35am MDT

While wildfire activity across the nation has been relatively quiet so far this month, drought continues to expand across parts of the United States and the fire danger too is growing. This was highlighted by the County Line… Read the rest of this story on Examiner.com

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Colorado governor proposes major overhaul of disaster and wildfire oversight

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 10:02am MDT

An oddball mix of multiple government agencies and educational institutions overseeing Colorado’s disaster response would be consolidated under a proposal from Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper. Under the governor’s plan, the… Read the rest of this story on Examiner.com

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Severe weather preparedness: Essential resources to learn and prepare

Monday, April 23rd, 2012 2:29pm MDT

This week marks the first annual National Severe Weather Preparedness Week during which residents of the United States are being asked to ‘be a force of nature’ and prepare themselves and their communities for when disaster strikes…. Read the rest of this story on Examiner.com

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Volleyball and soccer ball swept away by Japanese tsunami turn up in Alaska

Monday, April 23rd, 2012 1:20pm MDT

Amongst millions of tons swept to sea by the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in March 2011 were a volleyball and soccer ball. Both of the items were discovered in Alaska recently and amazingly enough, their Japanese owners have… Read the rest of this story on Examiner.com

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NOAA and FEMA partner for first annual National Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Monday, April 23rd, 2012 10:13am MDT

Severe weather strikes virtually daily in some part of the United States and oftentimes the knowledge and preparation of those affected can make the difference between life and death. Two government agencies are joining forces to raise awareness… Read the rest of this story on Examiner.com

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Storm chaser puts down her camera, provides lifesaving direction during tornado

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012 10:28am MDT

Every spring Mother Nature comes to life and visits her wrath on the central United States with a ferocious onslaught of tornadoes. Storm chasers flock to Tornado Alley during these times and while some only care about the thrill… Read the rest of this story on Examiner.com

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Colorado media and government agencies to conduct tornado warning test

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 6:38am MDT

As part of Colorado Severe Weather Awareness Week, communities across the state will participate in a tornado warning test Tuesday morning. Residents, businesses and schools are encouraged to participate and use the test as an opportunity to… Read the rest of this story on Examiner.com

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Scores of tornadoes rake the nation’s heartland, at least 5 killed by twisters

Sunday, April 15th, 2012 6:33am MDT

A tornado outbreak stretching hundreds of miles across the central plains yesterday and last night spared most populated areas but not all. As dawn breaks the damage assessments begin on the event that claimed at least five lives and… Read the rest of this story on Examiner.com

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The Great Plains prepares for massive severe weather outbreak

Saturday, April 14th, 2012 7:43am MDT

Forecasters have been warning in recent days about a major severe weather outbreak set to strike the nation's midsection. Saturday all of the parameters are in place for damaging winds and hail as well as tornadoes across… Read the rest of this story on Examiner.com

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