‘Houses that are totally gone’: 4 dead as Tropical Storm Laura exits Louisiana, leaving wake of destruction

One of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the U.S. pounded the Gulf Coast with wind and rain early Thursday morning, but Laura rapidly weakened and was downgraded to a tropical storm by afternoon.

All hands on deck: Linemen, Cajun Navy volunteers prepare to assist as Hurricane Laura bears down

Hundreds of volunteers, from linemen to boat crews to chainsaw crews, were assisting local governments and first responders to prepare to provide relief in the wake of the hurricane’s destruction.

Cleanup continues in Bowie after EF-1 tornado

The cleanup is continuing in Bowie after Friday night’s EF-1 tornado damaged hundreds of homes and dozens of businesses.

Texas asks FEMA to reverse decision on disaster declaration for October tornadoes

The state is appealing the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s decision to reject a disaster declaration over the October tornadoes in Dallas and Erath counties.

Texas State Guard activated to respond to tornado in Polk County

Texas State Guardsmen have set up a Point of Distribution site to provide essential supplies such as food, water, ice, tarps, toiletries and clothing in Polk County.

At least 6 dead as storms hit Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana

Severe weather was moving through the South on Thursday after at least six people died in Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana, including a factory worker whose body was found quarter-mile away after an apparent tornado struck his workplace and severely damaged the town nearby. 

Fort Worth Emergency Operations office prepares for severe weather during COVID-19 crisis

With potential severe weather in the forecast, local emergency managers are working on plans to deal with the potential for rescues and damage amid the COVID-19 crisis.

FEMA denies disaster declaration for October tornadoes in Dallas

Federal officials have rejected the disaster declaration for the Dallas area submitted for last October’s destructive tornadoes.