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September is National Preparedness Month. (Adobe Stock-#449252310 │ bulgn)
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September is National Preparedness Month: “Americans Stand Ready”

September is National Preparedness Month, a time to reflect on how ready we are when life takes an unexpected turn. Read More

Lightning. (Photo courtesy of Unsplash)
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5 smart ways to prepare your home to weather storm season

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Meteorologist warns El Niño may bring extremes to High Plains 

Dave Bergmeier

Raising awareness about severe weather

The more you know about disaster prep can help alleviate losses later on 

Tornado outbreak near Dodge City, KS. (iStock │ #1341326434 - Francis Lavigne-Theriault)

Kansas to receive $6.7 million in disaster relief aid

Heavy rains in causing flooding in the Midwest causing problems for grain and cattle farmers. These cattle have moved up to dry ground as water levels quickly rise. (iStock │ #1147191171 - JJ Gouin)

Include farm animals in disaster preparedness plan

  • By Lauren Bryan │ University of Illinois Extension
Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.

Texas dealing with damage as a result of recent storms

A sharp contrast in the air masses causes severe weather—thunderstorms and tornadoes. The contrast can be in temperature or in the amount of moisture, particularly if there is a dry line of air behind the storm system, said K-State climatologist Mary Knapp. (Courtesy photo taken near Manhattan, Kansas, by Dan Donnert.)

Recovery resources available for those affected by northwest Kansas tornadoes 

USDA

Rollins announces expedited disaster aid

Muddy wet countryside corn field and dark storm clouds. (Adobe Stock │ #259019240 - Przemyslaw Iciak)

Sheltering program to conclude in May