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MMSD urges Greater Milwaukee area to reduce water use before heavy rains


MMSD urges Greater Milwaukee area to reduce water use before heavy rains

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District has urged residents to limit their water usage to reduce the risk of combined sewer overloads ahead of heavy rains expected to hit the Milwaukee area later this evening. The sewer district is asking residents to take shorter showers, postpone doing laundry and dishes until another day and empty rain […]

Expert tips for home renovation


Expert tips for home renovation

Volunteers spend hours helping residents of a flooded neighborhood Volunteers spent hours delivering sandbags and helping residents evacuate a flooded Richmond Hill neighbourhood as floodwaters continued to rise. Cleaning up a home after a flood can be a daunting task, but by taking systematic steps, a home can be restored efficiently and safely. “It’s not […]

Sarasota evacuees seek answers about Debby flooding and how to rebuild their homes


Sarasota evacuees seek answers about Debby flooding and how to rebuild their homes

Flooding caused by Tropical Storm Debby forces residents to evacuate Multiple rescue and law enforcement agencies evacuate residents of the Pinecraft neighborhood on Phillippi Creek in Sarasota Steven Jordan nervously watched the waters of Tropical Storm Debby rise in the Sarasota home where he and his wife have lived since 1992. In just under two […]

After weeks of closure, Fort Snelling State Park is open again


After weeks of closure, Fort Snelling State Park is open again

St. Paul, Minnesota – Warmer weather and clear skies allowed Fort Snelling State Park to reopen on Friday, but it took weeks of cleanup to get there. The Park Closed June 22 due to flooding on the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers. On Saturday, people were out exploring again and enjoying the scenic views. “I love […]

Airport delays and tornado warnings issued as Storm Debby approaches NYC


Airport delays and tornado warnings issued as Storm Debby approaches NYC

New York City airports experienced ground delays and a tornado warning was issued for parts of New Jersey as remnants of Storm Debby approached the region Friday morning. LaGuardia Airport in Queens imposed a ground stop due to thunderstorms at 7:15 a.m., which was downgraded to a ground delay at 8:21 a.m., PIX11 reported. Travelers […]