Energy companies cut 1.6 million barrels, 59% of the oil in the Gulf of Mexico Workers flee 90 offshore facilities; Refineries cut production HOUSTON, Aug. 27 (Reuters) – U.S. oil and gas companies cut more than 1.6 million barrels of oil production on Friday as a major storm headed for …
Read More »The backstory: Four years ago this week, Hurricane Harvey’s “Rain of Terror”
Up to 1.5 meters of rain fell within a few days when Harvey flooded much of southeast Texas in 2017. HOUSTON – Four years ago this week, Hurricane Harvey‘s “rain of terror” began across Texas after it landed near Rockport on August 25, 2017. The Category 3 storm triggered historic …
Read More »New Bedford Hurricane Barrier will be partially reopened, will be closed again
The hurricane barrier in the town of New Bedford has been partially reopened but will be closed again after low tide. City officials told Sera Congi of NewsCenter 5 that the barrier was partially opened early Sunday afternoon to drain the water in the inner harbor and that it is …
Read More »Hurricane Henri targets Long Island and parts of New England
Long Island and southern New England, which haven’t been directly hit by a hurricane for at least three decades, were preparing on Saturday for Hurricane Henri, which is expected to hit land on Sunday, the National Hurricane Center said. Henri was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane from a tropical …
Read More »Back to basics: Prepare for the hurricane response with a tabletop exercise
Back to Basics is a new weekly feature that highlights important but potentially overlooked information that every EHS professional should know. This week we’re exploring your tabletop exercise with a Hurricane readiness. You can cover all of your basics when it comes to hurricane preparation, but unless you test how …
Read More »American Red Cross needs volunteers to prepare for high hurricane season
CINCINNATI (WXIX) – As the hurricane season in the Atlantic is about to continue with the next tropical storm, the American Red Cross needs all employees on deck to help with possible disasters. Hurricane forecasters predict that the hurricane season will pick up again soon. That means the American Red …
Read More »Construction begins on $ 760 million hurricane levee project
State and local politicians came together to celebrate the start of construction on the River Region hurricane levee project. A levee project that’s been in the works for over 50 years is finally a reality as federal, state and local officials gathered on July 26 to lay the foundation for …
Read More »Get tax-free school and hurricane supplies, clothing and more August 6-8 in Virginia – WAVY.com
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Read More »CSU publishes forecast for the hurricane season in the middle of the season
Colorado State University forecasters released their mid-season hurricane season forecast. Although the new data let the number of storms mentioned decrease modestly compared to the demands of the CSU at the beginning of the year, the forecasts continue to forecast a significantly above-average season in 2021. It’s important to emphasize …
Read More »FLORIDA: Hurricane Center is monitoring two systems tracking the east coast
The peak of the hurricane season is approaching with two systems. One can turn into a tropical depression this weekend. National Hurricane Center map for early Friday, August 6, 2021. FROM: EMPLOYEE REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2021 MetroDesk Media, LLC) – A tropical depression could …
Read More »A pile of risks: The puzzling off-season hurricanes raises questions
The Hurricanes entered this off-season with a number of important decisions. Now, with the draft and the first few days of free agency, most of these decisions are being made. Aside from the potential for a top / center six winger to be added, the roster is pretty much full …
Read More »AccuWeather Introduces Digital Hurricane Tracker
STATE COLLEGE, Pa.âAccuWeather has added the new AccuWeather Hurricane Tracker to the AccuWeather app for iOS and Android and accuweather.com. âWe anticipate a more active hurricane season than the normal hurricane season in 2021, and the AccuWeather Hurricane Tracker will provide a significant advantage to our ‘on-the-spot’ users in preparing …
Read More »Alabama Historical Commission Announces Hurricane Michael Damage Grant Program | Local news
With sustained winds reaching 255 miles per hour, Hurricane Michael hit land in Florida on October 10, killing at least 45 people. Michael is the strongest hurricane to hit the Florida Panhandle. Joe Raedle // Getty Images The Alabama Historical Commission (AHC), the state heritage protection agency, has begun receiving …
Read More »Grant program to prepare SC houses for hurricanes and strong winds
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Applications for the South Carolina Hurricane Damage Mitigation Grant program will open in a few months, but officials are encouraging you to prepare to apply now. Officials with the South Carolina Department of Insurance said the grant funds from this program will help homeowners along …
Read More »Could hurricane harnesses become commonplace to prevent wind damage?
“It’s something that senior construction officials across Ontario had previously discussed at length,” said an official from the home owners association Would the so-called hurricane lacing have prevented some roofs from being blown up from houses in the south of Barrie during last Thursday’s tornado? It depends who you ask. …
Read More »Construction of the Galveston Seawall after Hurricane 1900 | columns
Hurricane 1900 was the deadliest natural disaster in American history. For months after the storm they had to deal with death and destruction. First they took corpses into the gulf and threw them overboard, but when they swam back on the beach they built pyre to cremate the 8,000 or …
Read More »Lowe’s “Bucket Brigade” has essentials for another busy hurricane season – WSOC TV
STATESVILLE, NC – While the tropics remain calm, experts still expect another busy hurricane season this year. On Monday, Lowe’s will be putting together some essentials for those who will inevitably need them. Dozens of volunteers will be gathering Monday morning at a local Lowe’s distribution center for their annual …
Read More »Miami Hurricanes tight end board after Kaden Helms Oklahoma Engagementoma
According to the 247 Sports database, five untied tight ends remain on the Miami Hurricanes board after Kaden Helms commits to Oklahoma with four stars. Miami was in the running for Omaha Prospectus, but Helms was a unanimous prediction for the Sooners before announcing his signing on Saturday. Helms and …
Read More »5 reasons people don’t evacuate during hurricanes may explain reluctance to take COVID-19 vaccines
COVID-19 numbers are rising and new variants are spreading as we speak. One of the main reasons we are losing ground is that as life ânormalizesâ, a large percentage of people refuse to be vaccinated. In the United States, about half the population is fully vaccinated at the time of …
Read More »Felicia is growing into a powerful Category 4 hurricane in the Eastern Pacific, but weakens as it moves west
UPDATE: 11:10 am Hurricane Felicia appears to peak today as a strong Category 4 storm far out in the east Pacific, according to the National Hurricane Center. As of 11 a.m., the great hurricane had maximum sustained winds of 130 miles per hour and was approximately 2,172 miles east-southeast of …
Read More »About the House: Six Keys to Preparing for Hurricanes | Companies
EASTON – While we still focus on boating, vacations, and barbecues, it’s important to know that hurricane season (June 1st – November 30th) has started. The last few years have shown an increase in both frequency and severity of natural disasters. So it is a wise decision to invest time, …
Read More »Tropical storm Felicia will soon turn into a hurricane far away in the Eastern Pacific
Tropical Storm Felicia off the southern tip of Baja California is rapidly intensifying and is soon to become a hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center. By 5:00 p.m., Felicia was about 700 miles south-southwest of the southern tip of Baja, with maximum sustained winds of 70 miles per hour, …
Read More »Jefferson County man guilty of FEMA fraud related to Hurricane Harvey | USAO-EDTX
BEAUMONT, Texas – A Port Arthur man pleaded guilty to hurricane fraud in eastern Texas, US Attorney General Nicholas J. Ganjei announced today. Jose Luis Carrillo, 50, pleaded guilty before US Judge Keith F. Giblin today to information alleging that he was fraudulent in relation to a major disaster or …
Read More »Saarland Hurricanes defeat Allgäu Comets and take top position in the DFL Süd ranking
Saarland Hurricanes QB Josh Goldin # 17 escapes the onslaught Photo: Sarah Philipp In a low score game, this is Cyclones in Saarland kept the Allgäu Comets Offense in check to secure the fourth win of the season and the Comets 17-7 to move into first place DaF South Ranking. …
Read More »Miami Hurricanes D’Eriq King and Lou Hedley PFF Preseason All-Americans
Miami Hurricanes quarterback D’Eriq King and punter Lou Hedley were named Preseason All-Americans by Pro Football Focus. King was named third-team QB behind Spencer Rattler of Oklahoma and Sam Howell of North Carolina. Hedley was named an Honorable Mention Punter. King completed 64.1 percent of his passes for 2,686 yards, …
Read More »Miami Hurricanes 2021 Position Preview: Offensive Line
In 2020, the Miami Hurricanes ranked 98th in bags allowed (30 bags allowed in 11 games, giving up an average of 2.73 bags per game). The team had a significant improvement on the mediocrity in the trenches in 2019 (averaging 3.5 yards per rush in 2019 and 4.2 meters per …
Read More »Something other than “Elsa” … Jacksonville Tornado … CSU updated hurricane season forecast – 104.5 WOKV
Jacksonville, FL – Daily Tropical Updates: “Talking to Mike About the Tropics” Elsa has left NE Fl./SE Ga. So that we can officially âLet it Goâ. Unfortunately there were deaths, injuries and property damage. A tree fell on a car in Ortega, killing the driver. An EF-1 tornado hurtled through …
Read More »Stay ahead of the storm with Weather Authority & Hurricane Tracker apps
When storms loom, News4JAX can help you stay one step ahead of the storm. Regardless of whether you want to be informed about bad weather or a system is brewing in the tropics, we are there for you – thanks to thanks Weather agency and Hurricane tracker Apps. Download our …
Read More »Pursuit of the Tropics: Hurricane watch for parts of the west coast of Florida as Elsa invades the Gulf
TAMPA, Florida (WFLA) – A hurricane watch was issued for parts of west Florida on Tuesday morning as Tropical Storm Elsa penetrated the Gulf and approached the Florida Keys, the National Hurricane Center said. Hurricane monitoring affects Florida’s Gulf Coast from Egmont Key to the Steinhatchee River. These include pinellas, …
Read More »Miami Hurricanes 2021 Player Preview: DE Zach McCloud
The journey of the Miami Hurricanes sixth year defensive end, Zach McCloud, has been one of ups, downs, twists and turns. As the only member of Miami’s 2016 recruiting class still on the team, McCloud has been involved in a variety of things that many college football players have never …
Read More »Hurricane Elsa now tropical storm
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Hurricane Elsa fell back to the strength of a tropical storm as it hurtled towards Haiti and the Dominican Republic on Saturday, but it was still threatening to cause floods and landslides before heading into Cuba and Florida Took visor. The storm was located about 70 …
Read More »Pursuit of the Tropics: Florida in the cone of Hurricane Elsa, but storm encounters obstacles before reaching the US
The tropics track will be live at 2 p.m. ET TAMPA, Florida (WFLA) – Elsa, the first hurricane of the year, has parts of Florida and other states in its cone, but still faces many obstacles before it reaches the United States. Elsa officially became the first hurricane of the …
Read More »Tropical storm Elsa forms over the Atlantic
Tropical Storm Elsa, the fifth named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, formed on Thursday and was expected to bring dangerous rains and winds to several Caribbean islands on Friday and weekends. The National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm warning for St. Vincent and the Grenadines Thursday morning, …
Read More »Some scientists see stronger storms in the weather-related hurricane season
Like death and taxes, the annual hurricane season is a sure thing. The number and intensity of named storms can vary each year, as well as where they occur and whether or not they hit land. But there’s no doubt that these storms will evolve annually – it’s a matter …
Read More »BIC Alliance members stand ready to help during hurricane season
Special welding and turnarounds (SWAT) has five meters strategically located on the Gulf Coast and the West Coast. SWAT’s large inventory of mechanical tool tags, alky tags, exchanger equipment, and catalytic converter equipment can be shipped for emergency repairs and service or hurricane response. The SWAT team consists of over …
Read More »Nine Ways New Jersey Businesses Can Prepare for Hurricane Season
There is no doubt that companies across the country have been hit hard by COVID-19. According to ZenBusiness, 75% of small businesses were forced to lay off at least one employee due to the pandemic, exacerbating other setbacks due to economic uncertainty, including falling sales, lack of products / services, …
Read More »Tom Dundon now sole owner of Carolina Hurricanes | Companies
Tom Dundon is now the sole owner of the Carolina Hurricanes after buying the remainder of the NHL club from Peter Karmanos and others. The league’s board of governors unanimously approved the transaction on Wednesday. “We are fortunate to have a passionate fan base that supports a team that we …
Read More »Hurricane Girls Achieve Podiums At State Track Meet | Record in Sawyer County
The Hayward Hurricanes track and field team had nine athletes competing in the WIAA Division 2 state meeting in UW-La Crosse on Friday June 25, taking second, fourth, fifth and tenth place 17 team points. The girls’ 4 x 400 meter relay with newcomer Avery Poppe, junior Ana Johnson, student …
Read More »Hurricane hunter who lives on the MS Gulf Coast during the storm season
An international storm chaser returns to the Mississippi Gulf Coast for hurricane season. Josh Morgerman, known as @iCyclone on Twitter, spent the 2020 season in a small house in Bay St. Louis that survived both Hurricane Camille and Hurricane Katrina. The porch became his “favorite place on the planet,” he …
Read More »Miami Hurricanes make two position switches
A six pack of Miami Hurricanes‘ notes on a Monday: ⪠The canes move ahead with two position switches – Keontra Smith to the linebacker of the weak and Amari Carter to the striker – and both make a lot of sense. Smith, the No. 2 striker behind Gilbert Frierson, …
Read More »The Savannah community lines up for a raffle for hurricane buckets
SAVANNAH, Georgia (WTOC) – Now is the time to prepare for hurricane season. Saturday marked the second day of the WTOC’s hurricane bucket giveaway in the Savannah Economic Opportunity Authority parking lot. In addition to the 500 buckets given out on Wednesday, another thousand were given out on Saturday. “I …
Read More »Hurricane City Bans Fireworks And Encourages Residents To “Watch Pros Set Them Off”
HURRICANE, Utah (ABC4) – Hurricane City bans fireworks due to extremely dangerous fire conditions, but a free professional show will be held and local guides will encourage people to go. The Hurricane City Council convened a special session Wednesday at which Mayor John Bramall announced an urgent resolution banning fireworks …
Read More »After two hurricanes, the residents of Lake Charles in Sioux City are looking for rest | Local news
The decision to evacuate is usually very difficult, but Chavanne made the decision relatively easy after surviving Hurricane Rita in 2005. “The decision to stay was easier than I knew what the numbers would be,” he said. When Delta struck six weeks later, Chavanne’s main concern was the rising water. …
Read More »Hokulea, Hikianalia, investigate hurricane-damaged reefs in northwestern Hawaii
LALO, NORTHWESTERN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS (HawaiiNewsNow) – Polynesian voyaging canoes Hokulea and Hikianalia are helping NOAA document coral damage and regrowth in the northwestern Hawaiian Islands. The corals were damaged by a hurricane that ripped part of the islands three years ago. Scientists say reef damage and regrowth will become a …
Read More »Importance of barrier islands during hurricane season
HOUSTON (KW39) – When hurricanes hit land, barrier islands absorb much of their force. Reduction of wave energy and protection of inland areas. âWithin the Galveston Bay system, we still have our barrier islands, the Bolivar Peninsula and Galveston Island. We worry about sea levels over time. A 3-4 foot …
Read More »HURRICANE CENTER: Keep an eye on the wave, development possible
National Hurricane Center view early Tuesday morning, June 22, 2021. FROM: EMPLOYEE REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2021 MetroDesk Media, LLC) – The yellow X on the map above early Tuesday morning may be worth seeing – according to National Hurricane Center forecasters. While it’s too …
Read More »Claudette is expected to find herself in the Tropical Depression after at least 12 years of age. reinforced
The Claudette Tropical Depression, which has been blamed for the deaths of up to 12 people in Alabama, is expected to gain strength en route to the Carolinas, forecasters said late Sunday evening. Two people were killed when a tree fell on their motor home and ten more were killed …
Read More »NHL teams speak to Hamilton about Hurricanes but no resolution is imminent
Dougie Hamilton’s off-season watch is in full swing and the teams have wasted no time expressing their interest in the Carolina Hurricanes defender. “It sounds like there’s been a lot of conversation between Hamilton’s agent JP Barry and teams across the league,” said Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston during Saturday’s headline segment …
Read More »Team Rubicon Helps Families Recover From Hurricane Damage – Orange Leader
To the leader Veteran-led disaster relief and humanitarian crisis organization Team Rubicon is working on a long-term program that kicked off December 1, 2020 to assist the Orange community following the damage caused by Hurricanes Laura and Delta. To date, Team Rubicon has remodeled eight houses, eight are currently under …
Read More »Miami Hurricanes welcome more 2022 visitors to campus
If all goes well this weekend, the Miami Hurricanes could potentially block their biggest cornerback engagement in a decade, and frankly, Khamauri Rogers can’t believe it. “I never thought Miami would be one of the schools I would consider,” said Rogers, who was in Coral Gables for the Hurricanes‘ First …
Read More »A new hospice service has been offered since Hurricane Michael
PANAMA CITY Fla. (WMBB) – Local families have had limited options for hospice services since Hurricane Michael, but that changed on Thursday. Vitas Healthcare opened its new facility in Panama City today. The Vitas Suites in the Community Health and Rehabilitation Center offer inpatient care at the end of life. …
Read More »Jordie Barrett continues to pledge loyalty to hurricanes
1:33 a.m., June 17, 2021 Hurricanes playmaker Jordie Barrett has re-signed to the Wellington franchise for another season. The 24-year-old, who is currently under contract with New Zealand rugby until the end of 2022, has a clause in his contract that allows him to switch Super Rugby alliance for his …
Read More »Hurricane, St. Albans, Herbert Hoover, Charleston Catholic Set for Regionals | Putnam News
Four Kanawha Valley teams made the final turn on the road to the state tournament when the regional games began in West Virginia on Monday. Hurricane and St. Albans (Class AAA), Herbert Hoover (AA) and Charleston Catholic (A) have all participated in regional best-of-three showdowns, with the winners taking place …
Read More »Ocean drones defy hurricanes to make coastal communities safer
Saildrone announces a new mission to deploy five unmanned surface vehicles (UPS) from the U.S. Virgin Islands in August to collect critical data throughout the 2021 hurricane season in the tropical Atlantic. The UPSs are equipped with specially developed “Hurricane Wings” in order to be able to operate under extreme …
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