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Boy, 12, among six dead as tornadoes hit Michigan and Oklahoma

Six Die in Tornadoes Across Two States. Spring Weather Turns Deadly Again.

What Happened

Tornadoes struck Michigan and Oklahoma, killing six people including a 12-year-old boy. The storms were part of severe weather systems moving through the central United States.

What's In Your Control

Whether you have emergency supplies and a safety plan for severe weather in your area. Whether you heed weather warnings when they're issued. Checking on friends and family in affected regions if y...

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At Least 6 Dead as Tornadoes Slam Michigan and Oklahoma

Tornadoes Kill 6 in Michigan and Oklahoma. Spring Storms Follow Ancient Patterns.

What Happened

Tornadoes struck Michigan and Oklahoma, killing at least 6 people. The storms were part of a severe weather system moving through the central United States during tornado season.

What's In Your Control

Whether you have an emergency weather radio and know your local shelter locations. Checking on friends and family in affected areas. Having a severe weather plan if you live in tornado-prone region...

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Nine Skiers Still Missing After Lake Tahoe Avalanche

Nine Skiers Missing After Tahoe Avalanche. Search Continues in Dangerous Terrain.

What Happened

An avalanche at Lake Tahoe has left nine skiers missing. Search and rescue operations are underway, though specific details about the location, timing, and current search conditions are not provided in the headline.

What's In Your Control

Whether you venture into avalanche-prone backcountry (check avalanche.org before any winter mountain travel). Donating to local search and rescue organizations that risk their lives for these opera...

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Two dead and several missing in New Zealand landslides

Two Die in New Zealand Landslides. Rain Falls, Earth Moves, Life Continues.

What Happened

Heavy rainfall triggered landslides in New Zealand, killing two people and leaving several others missing. Search and rescue operations are ongoing in the affected areas.

What's In Your Control

Whether you donate to New Zealand Red Cross if moved to help. Whether you check on any friends or family in affected regions. Whether you prepare your own emergency kit if you live in landslide-pro...

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