Disaster

The Southern Tier Chapter of the American Red Cross is getting a boost from some school children.

Some Southern Tier residents are in Texas and Louisiana to help with disaster recovery following the landfall of Hurricane Harvey.

Oneida County has launched  a new online tool that will help residents prepare their own disaster plan.

Free emergency preparedness training is being offered to Mohawk Valley residents this weekend.

While there have been incidents with sinkholes swallowing a car or even a house, the unfortunate town of Bayou Corne in Louisiana is vanishing.

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The City of Utica didn't suffer from too much damage from Hurricane Sandy, according to mayor Robert Palmieri.

Utica, NY (WIBX) - If you don't know what to do during an emergency situation, now may be your chance to learn.

Central New York (WIBX) - Farmers and producers impacted by frost or freezes earlier this year may be eligible for assistance from the Farm Service Agency.

Albany, NY (WIBX) - It's Weather Preparedness Week and FEMA is urging every New Yorker to "Be a Force of Nature."

Washington, DC (WIBX) - Irene and Lee are prompting action from Kirsten.