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Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Hidalgo County is preparing residents for hurricane season by holding several fairs.

Monday, May 27, 2013  A Harlingen man spent his Memorial Day weekend trucking donations from across the Valley to a town 15 miles away from Moore, Oklahoma.

Friday, May 24, 2013  The Rio Grande Valley is stepping up to help victims of the deadly tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Action 4 News, the American Red Cross, Royal Freight, KURV 710 AM, the McAllen Monitor and its sister newspapers are all teaming up to collect items for survivors of the disastrous tornado in Oklahoma.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  More than 500 local, state and national leaders gathered at the McAllen Convention Center Wednesday for a hurricane conference.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  When natural disasters hit some areas in La Feria and Santa Rosa, severe problems with the drainage system arise.

Monday, March 25, 2013  The clock is ticking for valley contractors to get in on the second phase of the disaster recovery program.

Sunday, March 24, 2013  Those living on FM 732 in San Benito didn't know the tragic events that were unfolding early Saturday morning.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Last week Action 4 shared the story of a McAllen man who paid $18,000 to a roofing company to fix his hail damaged roof only to see the company disappear.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  The “Spirit of the Valley: Taking Action 4 Hurricane Sandy Victims” kicks off Monday, November 12th.  We will be collecting monetary donations over the next two weeks to help the millions affected.

Monday, July 09, 2012  In the midst of hurricane season, the City of Los Fresnos received approval for a $1.8 million to $2.4 million dollar "safe room" - a shelter for times of disaster.

Friday, March 30, 2012  Since the first signs of hail Thursday evening, McAllen city workers have been on the clock non-stop making sure each and every citizen’s concerns are addressed and needs are met.

Friday, March 30, 2012  The city of Edinburg learned a valuable lesson in communication under a time of a natural disaster.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  An Edinburg family of six is getting a new home built by Faith Communities for Disaster Recovery.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  Over $3 million worth of new equipment, from brush trucks, diving equipment and medical tents, assembled Wednesday in Harlingen.