Lawsuit battle over heavy flooding from June, 2021 against DWSD and GLWA continues
The lawsuit says that in June of 2021, two Great Lakes Water Authority pump stations did not work properly during heavy rains which led to massive flooding and despite all the damage, no one is being held accountable.
Ford donates 17 vehicles, millions of dollars to disaster relief group
As extreme weather creates more disaster scenes in the U.S., Ford hopes to meet the need with a big infusion of money and new vehicles.
Here’s why the US leads the world in weather disasters
Some experts believe extreme weather triggered by America’s unique geography creates dangers explaining that it takes people to turn those hazards into disasters.
'Dairy Bar' owner saved lives by sheltering employees in cooler during Mississippi tornado
A quick-thinking woman saved herself and eight others by rushing everyone into a dairy cooler as an EF-4 tornado tore the building down around her.
How you can help survivors of Mississippi, Alabama tornadoes
The storms killed more than two dozen people and left hundreds of people homeless.
How to prepare for severe flooding and the dangers they pose
Flooding is the second major cause of weather-related deaths. In this Weather or Not, Meteorologist Lori Pinson tells you how to prepare for rising water levels and the dangers they present.
Death toll rises to 8 from new Turkey-Syria earthquake
Turkish officials urged people not to enter the remains of their homes, as some have done so to gather their belongings. Officials said three people killed Monday were inside a damaged building when the new earthquake hit.
3 dead, more than 200 hurt as new quake hits Turkey, Syria
Monday's earthquake was centered in the town of Defne, in Turkey's Hatay province, one the worst-hit regions in the magnitude-7.8 quake that hit on Feb. 6. A number of buildings collapsed in the new quake, trapping people inside.
Natural disasters displaced millions of Americans in 2022, data reveals
“The number of people displaced from their homes for months at a time, or even permanently, is alarming,” Michael Gerrard, the director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law told FOX TV Stations.
Survivors of Turkey, Syria earthquake struggle to stay warm and fed
Turkish authorities said the death toll had risen to more than 16,100 in the country, with more than 64,000 injured. Survivors gathered around campfires and clamored for food and water in the cold temperatures.
Medical professionals rush to Syria and Turkey as thousands die in massive eqarthquake
The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria is now at 7,000 people and the need for help from around the world is desperate.
Here’s a look at the world’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000
A devastating earthquake that impacted Turkey and Syria and killed thousands is the latest to wreak havoc globally. One of the worst since 2000 was an earthquake in Haiti, which left more than 300,000 people dead in 2010.
Map shows why more people could move to Michigan, Great Lakes in future
Here's the spots that may become the best place to move in Michigan as extreme weather continues to grow.
China earthquake: 6.8 magnitude quake leaves 21 dead, triggers landslides
The deadly earthquake occurred while 21 million residents in the province were already under a COVID-19 lockdown. Authorities reported stones and soil falling from mountainsides, causing damage to homes and power interruptions.
Kamala Harris announces $1 billion to US states for flooding, extreme heat
The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change.
Detroit launches 'largest' ever stormwater project in west neighborhood
The project, unique in its scope, would divert around 100 million gallons of water runoff every year.
Great Lakes Water Authority denying all claims related to 2021 floods
The water authority said it would be denying all claims made for flooding damages because the historic rainfall event was so widespread that "no sewer system could handle" the water that fell.
26 Michigan flood and emergency home repair programs available for residents
Extreme weather season is upon us in Southeast Michigan. Here is a breakdown of the services available to low-income residents and others who have flooding and structural damage to their home.
Whitmer requests Biden declare major disaster at Gaylord tornado site
One of the worst tornados in Michigan history swept through the northern Michigan town, killing two and injuring 44 others.
Michigan senior's homes, livelihoods imperiled by intensifying floods
One Oak Park woman is convinced that mold from previous floods eventually killed the family's oldest member. And now, the same thing is unfolding with her mom.