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PNP on alert as flooding hits Luzon, Mindanao
36+ min ago (284+ words) MANILA" The Philippine National Police (PNP) has placed its units on alert following flooding incidents reported in several areas of Luzon and Mindanao after days of heavy rainfall. All regional and local police units were directed to immediately activate their…...
Florida couple rebuilding after Hurricane Helene claim bank held $100 K insurance payout
7+ hour, 40+ min ago (15+ words) Tampa Bay 28...
An Active Hurricane Season Is Coming. Is Your Yard Ready?
8+ hour, 6+ min ago (368+ words) HONOLULU -- Hawaii homeowners still cleaning up from the March kona lows now face an above-average hurricane season. NOAA's Central Pacific forecast calls for up to seven named storms this year, fueled by a developing El Ni'o that some forecasters say…...
Boynton Beach Police Get Residents Hurricane Ready
13+ hour, 30+ min ago (81+ words) Country 99. 1 WQIK While pre-season outlooks forecast a milder than average hurricane season, Boynton Beach Police still want residents to be prepared. The Department hosts its annual Hurricane Preparedness Workshop from 5 to 7 this evening in the City Hall Community Room. The…...
Hurricane, UT " Person Injured in Accident on W State St
7+ hour, 20+ min ago (256+ words) Hurricane, UT (May 18, 2026) " A person was hurt after a vehicle went off course at 1150 West State St. in Hurricane on May 17. The report indicated the individual was listed as a Class 1 patient following the incident. Emergency units noted later that…...
Iberia Parish completes Peebles Coulee flood control structure
7+ hour, 37+ min ago (383+ words) IBERIA PARISH " Iberia Parish government recently completed the Peebles Coulee flood control structure, the latest step in a broader effort to shield coastal communities from tidal flooding driven by Gulf of Mexico water levels. The parish sits along the Louisiana…...
A new tool is helping North Carolina increase flood resiliency
8+ hour, 39+ min ago (55+ words) WCNC A new tool is helping North Carolina increase flood resiliency To stream WCNC on your phone, you need the WCNC app. Download the WCNC app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Before You…...
FEMA approved a $25 million water upgrade for Asheville. The city needs about $260 million more to prepare for the next disaster.
9+ hour, 3+ min ago (584+ words) Asheville is taking a major step to shore up its water infrastructure, nearly two years after Hurricane Helene derailed the city's system and left 160, 000 customers without access to potable water for weeks. With the help of FEMA's Public Assistance program,…...
As the 2026 Hurricane Season Approaches, National Floors Direct Explores the Rise of Storm-Resilient Flooring Options
9+ hour, 41+ min ago (335+ words) For homeowners across the Gulf Coast, Florida, the Carolinas, and the Mid-Atlantic, the practical question every hurricane season is the same: what damage can be prevented before it happens, and what materials in the home will hold up if water…...
Storm surge explained: The hurricane threat that kills the most people
6+ hour, 20+ min ago (174+ words) Hurricane-force winds can knock out power and tear roofs apart. The powerful winds also contribute to coastal flooding through storm surge. Storm surge, in basic terms, occurs when strong winds from a hurricane or tropical storm push water towards shore,…...