How to prepare for the heat coming to Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — As temperatures are forecasted to soar to 100 degrees early this week, Clackamas and Multnomah County are urging residents to take precautions during the extreme heat. Clackamas County is advising people to monitor themselves, friends, family, and pets, and to visit local cooling centers if they lack air conditioning. These centers […]
How to organize your financial life ahead of natural disasters | Money
NEW YORK (AP) — If you live in a part of the world prone to wildfires, floods, blizzards, tornadoes, or earthquakes, there are ways you can make sure you’re financially prepared for disaster, beyond insurance. The Federal Emergency Management Association and the Red Cross advise that households gather important documents and contacts in a safe place, take photographs or record […]
Storm expected to bring flooding, high winds to some areas
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Remnants of Tropical Storm Debby are moving north, threatening to bring heavy rain. The worst of the storm is now forecast to go to the west of our region, but with Flood Warnings and a Tornado Watch, our region isn’t out of the woods yet. Vermont Gov. Phil Scott and other […]