New Kensington fire Chief Ed Saliba remembers the sound of the wind late at night on April 8, 2020, when a tornado touched down in New Kensington. He was sleeping in a reclining chair in his basement and was alerted to the oncoming danger by his family. “I had no
Since the start of May, nine tornadoes have occurred in the Pittsburgh region alone, the highest number recorded since 1985. Warm air from the Gulf of Mexico and wind conditions, among other factors, have likely caused the uptick in tornado occurrences in the region.
As Lu Ann Walter waited in baggage claim at Pittsburgh International Airport for her daughter and grandchildren to arrive from Alaska, she wasn’t concerned about the dangers of turbulence on their more than six-hour flight. “I think she’s smart enough to wear a seatbelt,” said Walter, of Leeper. The potential
Days after a second tornado swept through Elrama, causing extensive damage, two national volunteer groups are assisting with cleanup efforts. Union Township officials said residents can call PA211 to get in touch with Team Rubicon and Southern Baptist Disaster Relief, which are providing their services for free. Team Rubicon volunteers were at homes in the […]
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