How emergency alerts work during hurricanes like Helene, Milton
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How emergency alerts work during hurricanes like Helene, Milton
The emergency alert systems used during Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton are under scrutiny as local officials face more natural disasters affecting Americans. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more on ...6 hours ago -
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WATCH: Alligator bites van's tire on flooded Florida street during Hurricane Milton
The operator of a sanitation company in north Fort Myers, Florida, captured the moment an alligator popped out of flood waters and bit at his van's tire early Thursday morning.7 hours ago - Florida -
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How Global Warming Made Hurricane Milton More Intense and Destructive
Greenhouse gas emissions added rain, intensified winds and doubled the storm’s potential property damage, scientists estimated.8 hours ago -
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Scope of hurricane damage emerges amid power outages, fuel shortages
At least 16 people are dead as a result of Hurricane Milton, officials told CBS News.10 hours ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
In the Wake of Hurricane Helene, Still Saying ‘I Do’
Peter Batinski and Keri Terenzio, who met in April 2020, are no strangers to crisis. But the Asheville, N.C., residents couldn’t have anticipated the latest: planning a wedding with no running water.20 hours ago -
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Baby boy born during Hurricane Milton is a 'miracle'
Hurricane Milton was hurtling toward the Gulf Coast Wednesday when a first-time mother went into labor in Port Charlotte, Florida.21 hours ago -
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Tree falls on vehicle of Fox Weather reporting crew during Hurricane Milton
A tree fell on the vehicle of a Fox Weather reporting crew while covering the impact of Hurricane Milton in Florida on Wednesday night. Fox Weather Correspondent Robert Ray shared with the viewers ...21 hours ago -
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Biden calls on Congress to act on emergency funding after hurricanes
President Biden also warned that conditions remain dangerous in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Milton.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Here's how long gas shortages caused by Hurricane Milton will last
Nearly 25% of the gas stations in Florida have run dry, according to GasBuddy, all because of Hurricane Milton.Yesterday -
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How a North Carolina radio station became a lifeline after Helene
As Helene bore down on the mountains of North Carolina, an Asheville radio station helped coordinate wellness checks and connect the stranded with resources.Yesterday -
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How radio became a lifeline for western North Carolina residents during Helene
When Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, it knocked out cell phone service in some areas, forcing many residents to depend on the radio for communication and information. For days, WWNC ...Yesterday -
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Destruction, death and heroism emerge in the wake of Hurricane Milton
Florida authorities began assessing the damage left by Hurricane Milton's passage across the state, after a night of high winds, torrential rain and storm surge.Yesterday -
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How to help communities impacted by Hurricane Milton
Here's how to support charities and nonprofits responding to individuals impacted by Hurricane Milton.Yesterday -
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Anderson Cooper hit with flying debris from Hurricane Milton during a live broadcast
Anderson Cooper gets hit with flying Hurricane Milton debris during a live report. 'OK, that wasn't good,' he says through an onslaught of wind and rain.Yesterday -
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How Hurricane Milton impacted Florida's Atlantic Coast
Meteorologist Jen Carfagno with The Weather Channel shows Hurricane Milton's impact at Jacksonville Beach, which is along Florida's Atlantic Coast.Yesterday -
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What It Was Like in Sarasota as Hurricane Milton Made Landfall
Our reporter’s account of a harrowing night in Sarasota, Fla. — different from anything she has experienced as a native of New England.Yesterday -
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Sarasota County emergency management chief on Hurricane Milton's damage and recovery efforts
Some of the biggest concern after Hurricane Milton's landfall is for the City of Sarasota. Sarasota County emergency management chief Sandra Tapfumaneyi speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the damage ...Yesterday -
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WATCH: Crane smashes into building during Hurricane Milton
Video shows the damage after a construction crane collapsed from Hurricane Milton’s winds in St. Petersburg, Florida.Yesterday -
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How to help Hurricane Milton survivors after the storm
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."Yesterday -
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Milton and Helene leave students, schools reeling
As Hurricane Milton slams into Florida — and amid Helene's lingering destruction — students across the southeast are facing severe disruptions to their academic year, posing challenges for both ...Yesterday -
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How Florida's east coast is bracing for Hurricane Milton
While Milton will make landfall over Florida's west coast, the storm is expected to continue moving east and maintain hurricane strength the entire time it's over Florida's peninsula. Tom Hanson ...Yesterday -
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Florida Residents on High Alert as Milton Bears Down
Despite repeated tropical storms, the nation’s third most populous state continues to attract more newcomers and sees no end to development.Yesterday - Florida -
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Some Who Fled North Carolina After Hurricane Helene Are in Milton’s Cross Hairs
“This dumb luck,” said one man who had just escaped the devastating post-Helene conditions in western North Carolina to stay at a friend’s house in Venice, Fla.2 days ago -
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Hurricane Milton Shows How a Storm’s Category Doesn’t Tell the Full Story
Milton’s reclassification to a Category 3 storm suggests it is weakening, but the scale accounts only for wind speed and not hurricane size, storm surge heights, or rainfall—which are all ...2 days ago -
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FEMA funds down ahead of Hurricane Milton as Helene response continues
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said that its disaster relief fund is down to $11 billion after it spent around $9 billion on its Hurricane Helene response. Hurricane Milton is heading toward ...2 days ago -
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Hurricane Milton downgraded to category 3 but risk-to-life warnings remain in place – live updates
This blog is closing down – you can follow all the latest in our new blog here . Here is some footage from the town of Treasure Island in Florida, which shows already deserted streets as ...2 days ago -
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The science of how Hurricane Milton became such a monster
Hurricane Milton intensified at one of the fastest rates ever recorded, due in part to hot water in the Gulf of Mexico. A process of eyewall replacement also led the storm to grow in size.2 days ago -
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U.S. Races to Replace IV Fluid Supplies After Hurricane Helene
The F.D.A. has authorized shipments from overseas plants to ease shortages of IV bags caused by Hurricane Helene as hospitals begin rationing fluids to protect the sickest patients.2 days ago -
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How the Coast Guard is preparing for Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, federal officials are preparing for quick responses after the storm sweeps through the state. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Douglas M. Schofield joins CBS News ...2 days ago -
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Despite cleanup efforts, debris piles remain a threat during Hurricane Milton
Towers of trash still littered the Florida landscape Wednesday as Hurricane Milton barreled towards the Gulf Coast and garbage haulers suspended efforts to remove debris that could be dangerous in ...2 days ago -
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FEMA has enough money to respond to Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is not at risk of running out of money and being unable to support survivors in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, despite misinformation that has ...2 days ago -
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How residents with medical concerns should prepare for Hurricane Milton
Florida residents hoping to ride out Hurricane Milton as it batters the state may have medical needs to account for before the storm arrives. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has ...2 days ago -
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How hurricanes like Milton may be supercharged by climate change
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story How hurricanes like Milton may be supercharged by climate change Scientists pointed fingers ...2 days ago - Climate -
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How Orlando hospitals are preparing for Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton churns toward Florida's Gulf Coast, Orlando's hospitals are preparing for the storm. Eric Alberts, assistant vice president of emergency management for Orlando Health, joined ...2 days ago -
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Patrick Riccards on debunking Hurricane Helene FEMA misinformation
Misinformation about FEMA aid for Hurricane Helene victims continues to spread, with new conspiracy theories alleging government weather manipulation and land grabs in North Carolina. Patrick ...2 days ago -
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How does Milton compare with Helene and other hurricanes?
Following the devastation brought by Storm Helene, Florida is now threatened by Milton. But will the damage be the same?2 days ago -
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How Helene Has Upended North Carolina’s Election Plans
With 13 counties devastated by flooding, the state is trying to make sure that residents can still vote. Candidates have been forced to abandon door-knocking and phone banks.3 days ago