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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.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  We’ve heard time and time again that after a natural disaster many people lose everything.

Monday, December 03, 2012  The heavy machinery is in. The flood-blocking brush is out.

Friday, November 30, 2012  After witnessing the destruction and loss left behind in the wake of Superstorm Sandy in the Northeast, a Brownsville woman says she'll no longer sweat the small stuff.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  The youth of the Rio Grande Valley are doing their part to help those affected by Superstorm Sandy along the east coast. Diana Trevino and Layla Trevino all stopped by Action 4 Sunrise to explain more about the Penny Power Challenge and how the American Red Cross comes into play.

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.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Action 4 News is teaming with KURV 710 AM and local HEB stores to hold a special donation drive all day Wednesday.

Saturday, November 10, 2012  Action 4 News, KURV and HEB are teaming up with the American Red Cross to launch a disaster relief drive for all the victims of Hurricane Sandy and the nor’easter.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Hurricane season is coming to an end but county officials are already looking ahead to 2013.  This, as a much needed bond is passed in Hidalgo County to help protect the county against a mega storm.

Friday, November 02, 2012  An on-line controversy is brewing after TV news anchors on the program 'Fox and Friends' speculated as to whether a benefit concert for victims of Hurricane Sandy could be doubling as campaigning to re-elect President Barack Obama.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Dr. Nadia Hernandez-Agbetoba is currently in New York, thousands of miles from her hometown Brownsville.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  A Rio Grande Valley native told Action 4 News that his experiences with hurricanes in Texas helped him get prepared for Sandy.

Monday, October 29, 2012  Cell phone video captured the hardship and horror Blanca Gonzalez witnessed after her deployment from Brownsville to Louisiana as a Red Cross volunteer following Hurricane Isaac in September.