Tornado

Learn more about Tornado Alley, an area of high tornadic activity in the US, and discover why it's shifting into portions of IN, IL, and KY. Learn more here.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources is seeking volunteers for cleanup efforts after an EF-3 tornado ripped through McCormick's Creek State Park.

This is only a test.

More than $95.7 million in federal assistance has been approved for tornado-ravaged Kentucky counties.

Residents in the designated counties can apply online at disasterassistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362, or by using the FEMA mobile app. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.

Residents with disaster-generated debris from the severe storms and tornadoes in Kentucky should follow instructions from local officials about sorting materials and placing on the curb for collection.

Donations will be used by shelters to care for lost pets and those displaced from their families due to the storm.

The drive will take place on the corner of 10th and Franklin Streets.

Donations can be made either by phone or online.

Donations of toys, books, electronics, and gift cards will be accepted.

Here's how Kentuckians in tornado-ravaged counties can apply for FEMA assistance.

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