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United States Search and Rescue Task Force The key ingredient that defines a thunderstorm is lightning.   Since lightning creates thunder, a storm with lightning is...

The United States Search and Rescue Task Force provides services to the community at no charge.  However, the cost of providing search and rescue...

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United States Search and Rescue Task Force Damage To Homes By Landslides WHAT ARE LANDSLIDES? What Are Landslides? Landslides are rock, earth, or debris flows on slopes due...

The U.S. SAR Task Force consists of specialists from all walks of life who have a common interest in helping others in need.  We limit...

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What is a blizzard? Blizzards are severe winter storms that pack a combination of blowing snow and wind resulting in very low visibilities.  While...

United States Search and Rescue Task Force Wind Chill Index   Environmental Temperature °F Calm 40° 35° 30° 25° 20° 15° 10° 5° 0° –5° Wind Speed Apparent Temperature °F 5 MPH 35° 30° 25° 20° 15° 10° 5° 0° –5° –10   10 MPH 30° 20° 15° 10° 5° 0° –10° –15° –20° –25° 15 MPH 25° 15° 10° 0° –5° –10° –20° –25° –30° –40° 20 MPH 20° 10° 5° 0° –10° –15° –25° –30° –35° –45° 25 MPH 15° 10° 0° –5° –15° –20° –30° –35° –45° –50° 30 MPH 10° 5° 0° –10° –20° –25° –30° –40° –50° –55° 35...