The Tippecanoe County Chapter of the American Red Cross is accepting applications for an open AmeriCorps position. To apply, please fill out the application attached to this story and submit it to Bob Wollenburg via email, bob@lafayetteredcross.org or by mail, 615 N 18th St. Ste. 101, Lafayette, IN 47904.

For more information on the AmeriCorps program, please visit www.americorps.gov.Read more

Extreme Heat & Summer Weather Preparedness

During the summer months, unusually high temperatures can occur that can be a life threatening condition. Heat waves are particularly dangerous for children, the elderly, and those with chronic health conditions. Please check on your neighbors and offer them assistance. Heat related illnesses can become medical emergencies quickly – call 911.

Heat wave. Prolonged period of excessive heat and humidity. The National Weather Service steps up its procedures to alert the public during these periods of excessive heat and humidity.Read more

A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending fromthe base of a thunderstorm down to the ground. Tornado intensities are classified on the Fujita Scale with ratings between F0 (weakest) to F5 (strongest). They are capable of completely destroying wellmade structures, uprooting trees and hurling objects through the air like deadly missiles. Although severe tornadoes aremore common in the Plains States, tornadoes have been reported in every state.

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