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A powerful band of thunderstorms over California this week has swollen rivers, downed trees and prompted many people to evacuate, with more days of heavy rain in the forecast.Authorities urged thousands of residents in Northern California to evacuate as pounding rain threatened to overflow rivers. About 2,000 people in Wilton, a rural community near Sacramento, were asked to leave their homes Tuesday night, according to The Associated Press.Meanwhile, some 3,000 residents in Sonoma County were u …

To prepare for a winter storm you should do the following: Before winter approaches, add the following supplies to your emergency kit: 4ursurvival.com offers Home kitshttp://stores.4ursurvival.com/emergency-kits-for-h... Rock salt or more environmentally safe products to melt ice on walkways. Visit the Environmental Protection Agency for a complete list of recommended products.Sand to improve traction.Snow shovels and other snow removal equipment.Sufficient heating fuel. You may become is …

If you are inside a building: Stay where you are until the shaking stops. Do not run outside. Do not get in a doorway as this does not provide protection from falling or flying objects, and you may not be able to remain standing.Drop down onto your hands and knees so the earthquake doesn’t knock you down. Drop to the ground (before the earthquake drops you!)Cover your head and neck with your arms to protect yourself from falling debris.If you are in danger from falling objects, and you can move …

Why Do Earthquakes Happen?Earthquakes are usually caused when rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault. This sudden release of energy causes the seismic waves that make the ground shake. When two blocks of rock or two plates are rubbing against each other, they stick a little. They don't just slide smoothly; the rocks catch on each other. The rocks are still pushing against each other, but not moving. After a while, the rocks break because of all the pressure that's built up. When the rock …

One of the 12 people injured in a weekend fire at a northern Michigan ski resort is in critical condition.Spectrum Health Butterworth spokeswoman Beth Cranson confirmed David Chauvette's condition Monday but declined to discuss his specific health problems. A Facebook page created for Chauvette says the Traverse City man suffered smoke inhalation.The fire occurred around 1:30 a.m. Sunday at the main lodge at Boyne Highlands in Harbor Springs. There were 113 guests in 64 rooms. The cause of the f …