Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:48 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:48:26 GMT
President Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma, and instructed his disaster response team to get tornado victims everything they need "right away."
President Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma, and instructed his disaster response team to get tornado victims everything they need "right away."
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:46 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:46:55 GMT
The number of 2013 traffic fatalities for this time of year is up in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety reporting 102 people killed in traffic accidents so far.
The number of 2013 traffic fatalities for this time of year is up in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety reporting 102 people killed in traffic accidents so far.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:44 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:44:17 GMT
All of the disaster stemming from the severe weather in Oklahoma can be stressful for anyone to watch, but it can trigger anxiety especially in children.
All of the disaster stemming from the severe weather in Oklahoma can be stressful for anyone to watch, but it can trigger anxiety especially in children.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:24 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:24:45 GMT
As the sun rose over the shattered community of Moore, the state medical examiner's office cut the estimated death toll by more than half.
As the sun rose over the shattered community of Moore, the state medical examiner's office cut the estimated death toll by more than half.
Brown County, Minn. -
Winter is the best time of the year to test your home for Radon.
Radon is a naturally occurring gas that comes from the earth that collects primarily in basements and lower levels. Brown County Public Health received 200 radon test kits for the public. Distribution started at the beginning of the month, so numbers are limited, but the price is low. $6 for the remaining supply through Brown County.
Karen Moritz, Brown County Public Health Director, says "I think it's a great idea that if people haven't tested their home it's a good idea to obtain a kit at the hardware store or local public health or whatever and take that step."
Radon is second only to smoking as a leading cause of lung cancer. The test lasts a week. You send in the results.
To check county levels of Radon, click here: http://mn-radon.info/
