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Red Cross launches new Earthquake App

Red Cross launches new Earthquake App

(KFVS) - The American Red Cross has launched their official Earthquake App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in or who visit earthquake prone areas.

The free app, available in English or Spanish, is the third in a series created by the American Red Cross. They say it is available for both iPhone and Android platforms. The app comes on the heels of the highly successful First Aid and Hurricane apps, which have been downloaded more than 1 million times.

“This newest app gives instant access to local and real time information on what to do before, during and after earthquakes.” said Jamie Koehler, Red Cross Emergency Service Director for the Southeast Missouri Chapter “Residents will receive earthquake notifications and can monitor activity where other family and friends reside. People who do not live in earthquake-prone areas can have peace of mind knowing you’ll have instant information about loved ones.”

Community photo: Downtown Perryville on Monday

Community photo: Downtown Perryville on Monday

PERRYVILLE, MO (KFVS) - A Heartland News photographer took this picture while in Perryville Monday, August 20.

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Storms on Thurs. damage storage buildings, flip semi trailer in Biehle

Storms on Thurs. damage storage buildings, flip semi trailer in Biehle

BIEHLE, MO (KFVS) - Storms around 11 a.m. on Thursday left behind some damage to Buchheit's corporate building in Biehle.

According to Jon Buchheit, vice president of Buchheits, the damage included one storage building destroyed and another with the roof ripped off. A semi trailer was also flipped on its side.

The rain storm came through around 11 a.m. and had high winds. Buchheit said no one was injured and no merchandise was damaged. He said power was out to part of the headquarters.

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Mo. Dept. of Agriculture offers hay directory, help during drought

Mo. Dept. of Agriculture offers hay directory, help during drought

(KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Agriculture is offering some links to help farmers during the drought that has hit the area.

The department says while crops and livestock are stressed by these conditions in much of the state, and producers work to minimize losses from the hot and dry conditions, their team is monitoring conditions and ensuring that producers have access to all available resources.

Some links available from the MDA include: