11 Dead as Fires Continue to Ravage California
11 Dead as Fires Continue to Ravage California
The 15 firesin Northern California have burned more than 100,000 acres. The images of destroyed homes and...
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The governor of California has declared a state of emergency as fires continue to destroy upwards of 1,500 homes and businesses. The National Guard joins the thousands of fire fighters who are already on the front lines of the fire fight.
The 15 firesin Northern California have burned more than 100,000 acres. The images of destroyed homes and... -
Mexico: The Aftermath
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In just two weeks, Mexico has been hit by two major earthquakes. The first was a magnitude 8.1 off the coast of Chiapas. Most recently, a 7.1 magnitude, happened in Mexico City on September 19th.
The earthquake was a dark reminder of a previous quake that shook Mexico city on the same day in 1985. It killed more than 10,000 people and left many other injured and homeless.
This recent earthquake has... -
The next apocalypse? September 23rd
Read nowThe word apocalypse is derived from Greek meaning uncovering; or, as the book How Jesus Became God explains, "a vision of heavenly secrets that can make sense of earthly realities". In other words, it is knowledge of things that help us make sense of the world around us.
In modern vernacular, the term apocalypse has come to mean an "end of the world" event, especially having to do with a religious... -
1.5 Million Acres Ablaze in the US
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Yesterday evening as I was driving home, I glanced up at the sky. It was hard not to notice the gray haze that had blocked the view of our towering mountains. What I noticed for the first time was how red and dull the sun looked. The Salt Lake Valley where I live has been covered in the haze of wildfires for near a week now.
In the wake of the devistation of Hurricane Harvey and the impending... -
The Week in Review: What You Need to Know About North Korea
Read nowBy: Todd Norman, Emergency Zone
North Korea and Donald Trump are buzzwords that have been hitting top searches over the past several weeks. So what's the story? What's going on? Most of all, what is it that we need to be ready for?
In the last several days, things have simmered down just a bit in the news. There has still been talk about war with North Korea, and talk of nuclear attacks, but so far... -
What to Know About Hurricane Harvey
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By: Todd Norman, Emergency Zone
It's Hurricane season, and Hurricanes are not an uncommon threat along the coasts. It is more rare for a hurricane to actually make landfall. The average of is 1.73 a year over the past 165 years.
On occasion though there are hurricanes that can leave a more lasting impression. Some of us may recall Hurricane Katrina, which devastated Louisiana; and then Hurricane... -
Take Landslides Seriously
Read nowToday, in Sierra Leone, a catastrophic mudslide is ravaging the outskirts of Freetown. One mortuaryalone reported 300 dead so far, and the final count is likely to be much higher. With the continuing rains, the danger is not over. The high level of death and destruction is due primarily to all of the poor not being able to afford to legally construct housing that is up to safety and engineering...
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The What, Where, and How of Ebola
Read nowYou've probably heard of the Ebola virus disease, you may have even heard about the recent outbreak in Bas Uélé, DRC, but what do you know about it? What do doctors and scientists know about it? Could it affect your health and well being? How can you prevent it? If someone is infected, is it curable?
Do we know where it came from?
The answer to that question is yes... and no. We generally know how... -
Pregnant? Why you still can't go to Cancun
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Ten things you actually need to know about the Zika Virus todayYep, you read that right, if you are pregnant or wanting to get pregnant you should not be traveling to Cancun. Cancun isn’t the only one being singled out, there are over 45 countries you should avoid traveling to according to the latest reports from the CDC (Center for Disease Control). For the most up to date list click here. So,...
