A church in Virginia narrowly avoided disaster when part of its roof collapsed under the strain of winter weather, forcing emergency crews to shut down a busy road and declare the building unsafe.

Here's what to know about the potential risk factors for a roof collapse due to snow buildup, according to FEMA.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The intermission was longer than staff hoped. But nearly five years after a roof collapse destroyed the auditorium at the Virginia ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After a weekend snowstorm dumped lots of snow on New England, some homeowners may be wondering whether to remove snow buildup from ...

After a stormy few weeks in New England, some homeowners may be wondering whether to remove snow buildup from their roofs. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the risk of a ...