(NAPSI)—If you’ve ever thought about taking steps to prepare for a possible disaster, you’re not alone. Nationally, some 8 million Americans are doing some “prepping” to protect their families in case something bad comes their way.

(NAPSI)—Natural disasters can happen to just about anyone at almost any time—but there are steps you can take to protect yourself, your family and your finances.

The Southern Arizona Buffelgrass Coordination Center (SABCC) hosted a bus tour of Tucson International Airport property on Friday, Nov. 30, where buffelgrass will be removed using a $2.5 million federal grant awarded to Pima County and the airport. Pima County contributed $145,500 in matching funds, with TIA contributing a $706,000 match. The grant is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s pre-disaster mitigation program.

(NAPSI)—If you’ve ever had a flooded basement or other area, you’re not alone. Flooding is the most frequent severe weather threat and the costliest natural disaster in the United States. Fortunately, while there’s little you can do to combat Mother Nature, there are ways to protect yourself.

Earlier this month, the world recognized the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks by honoring the brave first responders.

OV man earns Toastmasters' state honors

Marana residents who received letters from the town regarding the modernization of its Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) should mark their calendars with two important dates: May 5, the day the town will host a workshop detailing changes and what they mean to Maranans; and June 16, the day the new maps will take effect in Pima County.

Volunteers needed to preserve OV history

All eyes were on the McKale Center Jan. 12 when President Barack Obama urged Americans “to pause for a moment and make sure that we’re talking with each other in a way that heals, not in a way that wounds.” The President made his remarks during Together We Thrive, the public tribute held in the aftermath of the mass shootings Jan. 8 in Northwest Tucson.

Arizona Theatre Company has elected Dr. Mary Jo Ghory and Dina Scalone-Romero to its board of trustees, and chosen Arlene Webster as an honorary trustee.

Letters to the editor published in the November 17, 2010, edition of The Explorer.

Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has won election to a third term in the U.S. House, defeating Republican challenger Jesse Kelly in a race not finalized until Friday.

Where would MUSD spend bond money?

Wallet lost, then found; his thanks eternal

A landfill proposed for ground west of Marana constitutes "an inappropriate land use in a sensitive flood area," Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry indicates in an April 6 memorandum to the Pima County Supervisors.

Revised, study-based, digital flood insurance rate maps for Northwest Pima County have been generated, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is seeking public comments on them.

Letters to the editor published in the July 1, 2009, edition of The Explorer.

Letters to the editor published in the May 13, 2009, edition of The Explorer.

Early in his State of the Town speech Friday morning at the Stardance Center, Mayor Ed Honea stumbled over the word "Marana."

A bus service needs money. So does a symphony. And governments. This week, leaders in Marana and Oro Valley town governments are trying to manage the pain caused by shrinking purses. It's hard, frustrating, contentious work. Someone is inevitably harmed, and upset.

Thousands of Marana residents stand to save money on flood insurance due to a recent decision by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Letters published in the March 4 edition of The Explorer.