Tag Archives: Hurricanes and Tropical Storms

Armed Man Arrested After Reportedly Threatening FEMA Workers

A North Carolina man was arrested on Saturday and accused of threatening federal emergency responders who have been administering aid since Hurricane Helene ravaged parts of the state last month. The man, William Jacob Parsons, 44, of Bostic, N.C., was charged under a law that makes it illegal to carry …

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Biden Declares Disaster From Milton Ahead of Florida Visit

President Biden approved a major disaster declaration for Florida for communities ravaged by Hurricane Milton, freeing up federal funding to assist in the state’s recovery and rebuilding. A statement from the White House on Saturday said that Mr. Biden had approved the deployment of the additional resources to Florida. It …

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Hurricanes Amplify Insurance Crisis in Riskiest Areas

Until late last month, there was optimism in the insurance industry. Hurricane season had been quiet and the number of wildfires was still below the yearly average. Insurers were beginning to hope that the cost of reinsurance — that is, insurance for insurers — would only inch up next year, …

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Opinion | Hurricanes, Climate Change and the 2024 Election

More from our inbox: Jack Smith’s TimingThe Supreme Court Should Be a Campaign IssueTherapy Is Health CareA Movie’s Trumpian Candidate To the Editor: The destruction from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton is horrific. Many climatologists and meteorologists, such as John Morales (“When a Television Meteorologist Breaks Down on Air and …

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Hurricane Milton: Images From Florida, Before and After the Storm

The extent of the damage caused by Hurricane Milton in Florida was just being revealed on Thursday morning. The storm brought ferocious winds and heavy rains across wide swaths of the state, tearing roofs off homes and flooding neighborhoods. Here is a look at before-and-after images of some affected areas. …

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How to Help Victims of Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton carved a path of destruction across Florida, leaving at least five people dead and millions without power, and damaging homes, cars and infrastructure. Volunteers and aid groups are working to help the communities affected by this natural disaster. If you wish to help, here’s some guidance. Do Your …

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