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After months of cleanup from Winter Storm Fern, two beloved Mississippi state parks are welcoming visitors back just in time for summer. George P. Cossar and Wall Doxey State Parks reopened for reservations this week, offering families a chance to enjoy the outdoors again.
After Winter Storm Fern swept through Oxford, Mississippi, neighbors are answering the call to help those still struggling with the aftermath. A new online system is making it easier than ever for volunteers to find exactly where they're needed most.
Samaritan's Purse has already helped over 700 families recover from January's devastating winter storm in Tennessee and Mississippi. Now they need more volunteers to finish the job and bring hope to hundreds more households still struggling.
Three years after a deadly winter storm left millions without power, Texas's electric grid just passed its first major cold weather test. Upgrades and new battery systems kept the lights on for nearly all Texans during this weekend's freeze.
When Winter Storm Fern knocked out power for over a million people in January 2026, data centers stepped up in an unexpected way. Their backup generators helped keep the lights on across the Southeast and mid-Atlantic regions.
As millions brace for a massive winter storm, zoos across America are ensuring their animal residents stay safe, warm, and entertained. From heated barns to food puzzles, animal care teams are working around the clock to protect their furry and feathered friends.
When a severe winter storm threatened Durham this weekend, three local groups gave volunteers just 48 hours to collect supplies and create shelter for unhoused neighbors. Hundreds of residents answered the call.
As Winter Storm Fern sweeps across Louisiana, the American Red Cross is offering free disaster response training to turn neighbors into helpers. Six virtual sessions this week will prepare locals to respond to everything from house fires to statewide emergencies.
When a black and white cat appeared outside their firehouse during a brutal winter storm, Marlin firefighters didn't hesitate to bring her in from the cold. Now they're working to reunite her with her family.
As Winter Storm Fern brings freezing temperatures and power outages across Louisiana, the American Red Cross is calling on residents to help their neighbors stay warm and safe. No experience needed—just two hours of training gets you ready to make a difference.
After devastating Kona low storms flooded Hawaii communities in March 2026, washing away homes and roads, nonprofits have mobilized to coordinate volunteer efforts and relief funds. Here's how you can support the recovery.
When a historic ice storm paralyzed rural Tennessee, everyday volunteers in Putnam County stepped up to help first responders reach people in need. Their efforts are making a real difference as the community battles dangerous conditions.
After a winter storm left Middle Tennessee buried in fallen branches, volunteers are stepping up to help clear roads and neighborhoods. Communities in Robertson and Rutherford counties are organizing cleanup efforts while power crews work to restore the last outages.
When Winter Storm Fern left thousands powerless across the South, Buffalo volunteers packed up and headed south to help communities unfamiliar with handling ice and snow. Western New Yorkers are bringing their winter storm expertise to Tennessee and Mississippi, proving the "City of Good Neighbors" reputation extends far beyond city limits.
A Fort Worth convenience store manager lifted a homeless woman whose body had frozen solid during a winter storm, likely saving her life. Bobbi, who had spent her 50th birthday night crawling through freezing rain after finding the warming shelter closed, made a full recovery.
After a devastating winter ice storm, Nashville is mobilizing hundreds of volunteers to help clear debris and restore their city. The mayor's call for help shows how communities come together when it matters most.
When a young loggerhead turtle was blown hundreds of miles off course by a winter storm, an airline stepped in to fly her to safety. Crush the sea turtle just became the most VIP passenger in the sky.
Two weeks after winter storms left thousands without power, volunteers in Mississippi are making sure no family goes hungry. Extra Table and Entergy Mississippi packed 20,000 meals in a single day to support struggling communities.
When winter storms knocked out power across Hardin County, Tennessee, teachers and students turned their high school into a lifeline. Two weeks later, volunteers are still serving hot meals and hope to neighbors struggling without electricity.
When a monster snowstorm hit the US, fossil fuel plants struggled while new technologies kept the lights on. The upgrades made after the deadly 2021 Texas freeze are now paying off.
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