Tornadoes in the south Wednesday have proved, ANYTHING can happen as far as the weather is concerned. Winter 2012 has brought warmer temperatures, rain, wind and fog to Southeast Michigan and other parts of the country.
Downtown Detroit-January 12, 2012
This winter “Be Red Cross Ready” for anything Mother Nature may throw our way with the American Red Cross Preparedness Checklists. These checklists deliver safety tips and information on Flooding, Winter Storms, Power Outages and general preparedness tips that will help you keep your family safe this winter.
Currently, The American Red Cross is responding inTexas and North Carolina after unusual January tornadoes touched down, and is prepared to offer help as a winter storm moves toward the Northeast.
In North Carolina, numerous injuries were reported and multiple homes damaged or destroyed after at least two tornadoes touched down. The Red Cross opened a shelter, describing the area as “packed with emergency vehicles and people needing help.”
InTexas, possible tornadoes and flash flooding in theHoustonandGalvestonareas stranded motorists, caused a mall roof to collapse and left thousands without power. The Red Cross provided shelter and food for those affected by theTexasstorm.
As residents of the South clean up after the storms there, all eyes are on a winter storm expected to bring heavy snow and freezing rain to portions of theGreat Lakesand Northeast over the next couple of days. The Red Cross urges residents to watch this storm and get prepared for the winter weather.
Be prepared…in Michigan you never know what the weather may bring.
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