Hurricane Michael becomes one of the strongest hurricanes to ever make landfall
Following Hurricane Michael’s landfall, first responders are beginning search and rescue efforts in Florida as the storm continues to move through the southeast. “Right now what we need is neighbor helping neighbor,” More...
President Trump approved disaster relief for Hawaii, recovering from Hurricane Lane
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Hawaii to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane More...
FEMA sending $56 million to Puerto Rico in Hurricane Maria relief
FEMA has awarded nearly $56 million in grants to cover Hurricane María-related expenses. The funds cover costs for emergency protective measures and debris removal. Emergency protective measures are actions taken More...
How You Can Get Ready For The Next Hurricane or Wildfire
Hurricane Florence ravaged the coast of North Carolina leaving many without power and flooding was rampant. This is just another reminder that those in the areas impacted for hurricanes have to prepare for the season More...
Texas: FEMA sends $5.8 million to Humble Independent School District for Hurricane Harvey relief
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $5.8 million to the Humble Independent School District for emergency protective measures taken before, during and following Hurricane Harvey. The More...
Charter sending $1.35 million for Hurricane Florence relief
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) today announced a $350,000 contribution to Rebuilding Together to support relief efforts and specifically assist with home repairs and renovations needed in areas impacted More...
How to find safe water then a hurricane or bad weather knocks out facilities
The methods for implementing safe water supplies in developing countries might also apply to the Carolinas during Hurricane Florence, says a Purdue University water supply and sanitation expert. Wind, rain and flooding More...
Carolina coast braces for Hurricane Florence as evacuation orders go into effect, Roy Cooper issues statement
This morning Hurricane Florence’s top winds reached 115 miles (185 kilometers) per hour, strengthening to Category 3 status as it pushed westward toward the U.S. East Coast. A new update already has the storm More...
Hurricane Irma: Ramon Santiago’s kindness, generosity to Pam Brekke goes viral, watch the video
Certainly the horror stories and bad behavior of residents preparing or evacuating ahead of the Hurricane Irma strike in Florida are making news, but a “feel good” story should remind us all how kindness More...
Hurricane Irma Update: Florida on watch, Three more dead in Puerto Rico as one million are without power
Florida is on high alert and has ordered evacuations, while the Carolinas and Georgia have also declared emergencies as Hurricane Irma rages closer. Now three deaths have been reported in Puerto Rico with more than More...
Homes vs Hurricanes
Hurricanes and tornados are one of America’s biggest problems. Not only do they put you and your family at risk, they also damage your home, wearing it down and hurting your budget. This buyers guide to installing More...
Billions in Hurricane Damage Has Homeowners Thinking Twice About Disaster Preparedness
Homes lost. Cities underwater. Thousands misplaced. The southeastern United States is still reeling from the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. Although coverage of the storm has been eclipsed by the events of the More...
Hurricane preparedness: Emergency supply kits
Hurricane season in the Atlantic began June 1st and ends November 30th each year. While the National Hurricane Center does a yeoman’s job of keeping us informed of the creation of storms in the Atlantic, More...
