New DHS chief Markwayne Mullin visits town devastated by Hurricane Helene, promises reforms to FEMA

In his first official visit to a tiny North Carolina town devastated by Hurricane Helene, new Secretary of Homeland Security ...

Tampa’s Florida Aquarium unveils ‘AquaFence’ to protect against hurricane surge

Florida Aquarium staff braced for the worst as Hurricane Helene barreled toward the Gulf Coast in 2024. They chopped lettuce ...
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Use of Hurricane Relief Fund grows significantly

State lawmakers on Monday received an update on Hawaii’s efforts to stabilize its strained property insurance market, with ...

'Aquafence' barrier donated to protect Florida Aquarium from flood, storm surge

The Florida Aquarium is getting a new line of defense against future hurricanes and storm surge. City leaders on Tuesday ...

Hurricane Milton was not as destructive as expected, FEMA official says

Hurricane Milton plowed across Florida, knocking out power to more than 3 million customers, whipping up tornado warnings and ...

FEMA approves $26M to buy out 75 flood-damaged homes in western North Carolina

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced more than $26 million to buy out 75 flood-damaged homes across North Carolina, offering relief to families still recovering from Hurricane ...
KSDK

Hurricane Melissa threatens catastrophic flash flooding and landslides in the Caribbean

The U.S. National Hurricane Center warned Monday that Hurricane Melissa could cause catastrophic flash flooding and numerous landslides in parts of Jamaica, Cuba and Hispaniola. The annual death toll ...
Hoodline

Tampa Aquarium Puts Up Pop-Up Flood Wall To Keep Sea Life Above Water

The Florida Aquarium in downtown Tampa is getting a new line of defense ahead of hurricane season, rolling out a temporary ...