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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.
When a winter storm devastated Texas, five volunteers from north and central Florida didn't hesitate to answer the call. They're heading west for at least two weeks to help families recover from the disaster.
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.
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 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.
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.
A veteran-led disaster relief team traveled from across the South to help Marshall County residents recover from devastating winter storm damage. Despite empty store shelves and icy roads, volunteers are committed to at least two weeks of cleanup work.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When a brutal winter storm left residents stranded in their homes across Sumner County, Tennessee, volunteers stepped up to help their neighbors in need. Communities across Middle Tennessee are finding silver linings as neighbors help neighbors recover from the dangerous ice storm.
After a devastating winter storm left Tennessee yards buried under massive tree limbs, volunteer groups are showing up at strangers' doors to help with cleanup—completely free. One homeowner facing $4,000 in removal costs got the work done for nothing by volunteers who just wanted to give back.
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 winter storms left millions without power across the South, nine volunteers from Oregon and Washington grabbed their bags and headed east to help strangers through the worst days of their lives. The Red Cross deployed these local heroes to states hit hardest by the deadly weather.
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.
When Winter Storm Fern left over a million Americans without power, households with solar panels and batteries kept running. Now this proven technology is scaling nationwide to strengthen our struggling grid.
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