Residents along the Midwest have felt the effects of smoke from the Canadian wildfires, with St. Louis being the latest city in its path.
When a storm surge triggered by being in the right quadrant of the storm aligns with a waterway like a bay or river, the effects can be even more dangerous.
With its new “Ready Campaign,” FEMA specifically targets African American communities with messages that encourages advanced preparedness for storms and all natural disasters.
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MetroLink riders traveling through the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County are encouraged to seek alternative transportation options until further notice.
St Louis County is the hardest to get hit, especially western suburb of University City to northern suburb Hazelwood.