Saturday, May 25 2013 5:22 PM EDT2013-05-25 21:22:18 GMT
Chicago's Memorial Day parade is under way after a wreath-laying ceremony in which former U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta praised the devotion of American service members.
Chicago's Memorial Day parade is under way after a wreath-laying ceremony in which former U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta praised the devotion of American service members.
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Emergency officials say its important to be prepared for severe weather.
Cairo Fire Chief and member of the Alexander County Emergency Management Board John Meyer says it is important to know what to do before, during and after a storm.
Meyer says that these tips are important and can help save your life.
Before the storm
Charge your cell phone before the storm hits.
Check your batteries in your flashlights.
You need to stock up and make sure you have at least four days of water and food just in case.
When the storm arrives and during the storm
Heed any warnings and make sure you get to safety.
Go to the lowest part of your home. If you don't have a basement, get in a bathtub.
Bring your cell phone, weather radio, blankets and flashlight with you.
Cover yourself by getting under a table or ducking down and placing your hands over your head to protect yourself from any debris.
After the storm
If you receive any damage, call 911 and use your phone to call anyone else to notify that you are in trouble or that you are okay.
Meyer also adds that Alexander County, among other counties have a notification system called Nixle that can send text messages directly to your phone. Check with your area to see what options you may have for any notifications to help you get the latest information. For Alexander County residents, text your zip code to 88777 to sign up.
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:18 AM EDT2013-05-25 14:18:36 GMT
Jason Ellis (Source: Bardstown Police)
K-9 Officer Jason Ellis, 33, was shot and killed on the ramp of Exit 34 from the Bluegrass Parkway to Highway 55 in Nelson County early Saturday morning.
K-9 Officer Jason Ellis, 33, was shot and killed on the ramp of Exit 34 from the Bluegrass Parkway to Highway 55 in Nelson County early Saturday morning.
Authorities say they have found a child's body believed to be that of an 18-month-old girl as they continue to investigate a series of Kansas farm deaths.
A body recovered amid an intensive search is believed to be that of a missing 18-month-old girl whose mother was found dead along with two men on a Kansas farm days ago, authorities said Sunday.
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