Heavy rains last week triggered a small mudslide that swamped the lobby of a Jefferson motel late Friday.
Annual Safety Campaign Reminds Public of Lightning's Dangers
MARYVILLE, Mo., June 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This year marks the 10th Lightning Safety Awareness Campaign, June 20-26. The campaign was launched by NOAA and the National Weather Service to increase awareness about the dangers of lightning and provide the public with safety information to help protect families and their property.
National Groups Partner to Promote Lightning Safety
HARTFORD, Conn., June 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Several national groups are joining forces to promote public awareness about lightning safety and mitigation. The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Inc.-FLASH, the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI), the Lightning Safety Alliance (LSA) and the National Weather Service are hosting a "Search for Storm Heroes" event at the MOSI Museum in Tampa, FL to kick off the tenth annual Lightning Safety Awareness Week, June 20-26, 2010.
