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    By the time severe weather hits, it's already too late. Disaster preparedness is about having an established safety plan. Whether it's preparedness for floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, or fires, the key to survival in disasters is planning. Use our preparedness section to stay informed, make a plan, and most importantly—remain safe in an emergency.
    News
    A Timeline of Deadly Events in Moore, Okla.
    May 21, 2013
    Check out this comprehensive timeline of the events that transpired in Moore, Okla.
    Oklahoma Tornado: How to Help
    May 21, 2013
    There are several agencies asking for donations to help those hit hard by the Oklahoma tornadoes.
    Recovery Efforts Continue in Deadly Okla. Tornado
    May 21, 2013
    The search and rescue efforts are ongoing in Moore, Okla. after a massive tornado levelled the town and local schools.
    At Least 20 Children Dead at Okla. School
    May 21, 2013
    More than a dozen children perished in the devastating Moore, Okla. tornado.
    Twitter Responds With Prayers for Oklahoma Tornado Victims
    May 21, 2013
    Twitter responds to the devastation brought by tornadoes Monday in suburban Oklahoma City, offering condolences and prayers for the victims and survivors.
    In Their Words: The Oklahoma Tornado Tragedy
    May 21, 2013
    Our reporters were among the first national media to report from Moore, Okla. shortly after a powerful tornado decimated the town. These are their thoughts as they report from the scene.
    'I Expected Chaos:' Scenes from Okla. School
    May 21, 2013
    A photographer who was among the first to arrive at an Oklahoma Elementary School after a tornado destroyed it, describes the heart-wrenching scene.
    In Tornado's Wake, Worried Parents Seek Out Kids
    May 21, 2013
    A desperate search was underway by parents looking to find children after the massive tornado.
    Tornado Took Similar Path to 1999 F5
    May 21, 2013
    Moore, Oklahoma is no stranger to devastating tornadoes.
    Obama Declares Major Disaster in Oklahoma
    May 21, 2013
    President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma as the state recovers from a massive tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, killing dozens and flattening entire neighborhoods.
    Photos, Social Media Capture Terror of Okla. Tornadoes
    May 20, 2013
    Catastrophic tornadoes developed in Oklahoma on Monday. Here are photos and social media reports.
    Huge Rock Crashes Into Moon, Sparks Giant Explosion
    May 20, 2013
    The moon has a new hole on its surface thanks to a boulder that slammed into it in March, creating the biggest explosion scientists have seen on the moon since they started monitoring it.
    Deadly Rainstorms Kill 55 in Southern China
    May 20, 2013
    Chinese authorities say rainstorms that battered southern China this week have killed 55 people and left 14 others missing.
    Photos: Deadly Tornado Outbreak Strikes Plains
    May 20, 2013
    A tornado outbreak struck the Plains states on May 19, 2013, leaving widespread damage in its wake.
    Recap: Tornadoes Rake Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa
    May 20, 2013
    The weather imagery, video and recap from tornadoes in the Plains on May 19, 2013.
    Amazing Nature, Captured
    May 20, 2013
    These stunning images of nature captured across the globe will change the way you view our world.
    Photos: Tornado Devastation in Plains
    May 20, 2013
    Photos and social media reports of severe weather damage over the weekend in Oklahoma, Iowa and Kansas.
    Tornado Hits South of Oklahoma City
    May 20, 2013
    Continuing coverage of destructive severe weather.
    Tornado Hits OKC Suburb, Kicking Up Debris
    May 19, 2013
    A tornado kicked up debris in an Oklahoma City suburb and threatened a number of tourist attractions on historic Route 66 but there were no immediate reports of injuries or major damage.
    Tornado Touches Down in Wichita
    May 19, 2013
    State emergency officials are monitoring a tornado in the Wichita area.
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