Tornado

The number of dead could still rise as the search for survivors amid the rubble goes on.

The Emmy-winning newsman was on the scene reporting on how children were being pulled from the rubble of Plaza Towers Elementary School.

Suddenly in a dramatic moment, the dog emerged in the middle of the interview.

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Transportation costs are eliminated by monetary donations to the Red Cross.

One person says it looks like a war zone.

No injuries were reported, Higgins says, but there were at least two other reports of damage in connection with the storm.

For those of you who haven’t heard of ‘Storm Chasers,’ it was a documentary reality television series on the Discovery Channel. Unfortunately for fans, this exhilarating show was cancelled earlier this year. Luckily, the internet provides us the opportunity to watch some of the craziest clips from the show.

A powerful storm system that spawned several tornadoes ripped through parts of the Midwest early Wednesday morning, leaving millions of dollars of damage and at least 13 people dead in its wake. Early damage photos are showing that the devastation ranges from mild to severe.

Disasters can lead to depression and other problems with health.  That information comes from Columbia University's National Center for Disaster Preparedness.

It has been two and a half months since the early March tornado in Rayne.  The Acadia parish town had damage to, or destruction of, 100 homes.  A young mother lost her life after she through herself on top of her son to save his life.

It's a terrible time for Alabama after a string of tornadic activity.  Local River Ranch businessmen and women have organized a relief fund and fundraiser today and tomorrow at Main Street in River Ranch.  Mike Blanchard spoke on the morning show:

Residents on Grand Isle say a tornado Friday swept over the barrier island, damaging property and downing some utility lines, before twisting itself back out to sea.

(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Sen. David Vitter today sent a letter to President Obama asking him to make a presidential disaster declaration for Acadia Parish as a result of the tornado on March 5, 2011.

Governor Bobby Jindal is speeding up the process for federal funding applications for Rayne storm victims.  Rayne Mayor Jimbo Petijean tells KPEL News applications are on the Governor's desk.

RAYNE, La. (AP) — Authorities say a tornado has hit the southwestern town Louisiana of Rayne, injuring at least nine people.