Hurricanes Milton, Helene underscore potentially devastating gaps in home insurance coverage
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When and where will Hurricane Milton hit in Florida?
It is forecast to make landfall in Florida late on Wednesday or early Thursday morning.30 minutes ago -
World - The Guardian
Hurricane Milton live updates: millions in Florida told to leave their homes amid threat to life warning
Mayor of Tampa warns residents they are ‘going to die’ if they stay behind. Tell us: how have you been affected by Hurricane Milton? Here is some footage from the town of Treasure Island in ...2 hours ago - Florida -
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Sanibel and Fort Myers, already reeling from Hurricane Helene, prepare for Hurricane Milton
In downtown Fort Myers, businesses are shuttered, boarded up and bracing for impact from Hurricane Milton. City leaders have warned people of the force of the storm, saying storm surges could reach ...2 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Helene spurs IV fluid shortage. Milton could make it worse
Hospitals across the U.S. are feeling the impact of Hurricane Helene as experts warn of an imminent intravenous (IV) solution shortage due to the temporary shutdown of a facility in a North ...3 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
Florida Hospitals and Nursing Homes Are Bracing for Hurricane Milton
More than 200 health care facilities in impacted areas are moving patients and residents in what the state’s chief of emergency medical oversight calls “our largest evacuation ever.”4 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Hurricanes Milton, Helene underscore potentially devastating gaps in home insurance coverage
Hurricanes Milton and Helene are exposing holes in the home insurance coverage that many Americans have leaned on for a sense of security in the face of natural disasters. Milton is currently ...5 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Fears of Hurricane Milton Drive Millions From Their Homes in Florida
More than 5.5 million people were urged to leave Florida’s western coast, one of the largest evacuations in state history. Some who have stayed for previous storms decided to go this time.10 hours ago - Florida -
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Florida faces 'matter of life and death' as Hurricane Milton closes in
The "monster" storm is due to hit heavily populated Tampa Bay with full force on Wednesday.13 hours ago - Florida -
Business - CNBC
White House 'in touch' with airlines as hurricanes Helene, Milton spark price-gouging fears
Vice President Kamala Harris, for example, has proposed a federal ban on price gouging as part of her presidential campaign platform.15 hours ago -
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Florida preps for Milton days after Helene
Milton, projected to be a major hurricane when it makes landfall, is bearing down on Florida just days after Helene slammed the state's west coast. Jonathan Viggliotti, Nicole Valdes and Rob ...15 hours ago - Florida -
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Hurricanes Milton and Helene loom over final weeks of 2024 race
Hurricane Milton is barreling toward storm-battered Florida as the 2024 presidential candidates respond to the looming natural disaster. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more on ...16 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Floridians warned ‘you are going to die’ if they don’t evacuate as Milton nears
Thousands of evacuees clog highways as storm projected to hit Tampa Bay on Wednesday restrengthens to category 5. Florida’s western coast was making emergency preparations on Tuesday for the impact ...18 hours ago -
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Helene debris could become projectiles in Hurricane Milton's path
Damage left behind by Helene could become another dangerous obstacle for Floridians hunkering down for Hurricane Milton. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has more from St. Petersburg, and Tom Hanson ...19 hours ago -
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After Helene, Hurricane Milton leaves Floridians on edge from Tampa to Orlando
As Danny Pownall looked through the piles of debris on the street left by Hurricane Helene, he feared the destruction Hurricane Milton might do once it makes landfall.19 hours ago -
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Milton on path for Florida landfall as potentially historic major hurricane
Hurricane Milton was barreling across the Gulf of Mexico as a powerful Category 5 storm on a path headed toward Tampa, Florida.20 hours ago - Florida -
Business - Inc.
Home Insurers Seek a 42 Percent Average Rate Hike in North Carolina
After massive storm damage in the western part of the state, a planned hearing will see insurers ask for a 20 increase there. Some beach areas could see home insurance rates double22 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
As Hurricanes Persist, Soaring Insurance Costs Hit Commercial Real Estate
Struggling landlords and developers are seeking leeway on coverage from their lenders — mostly in vain.22 hours ago -
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Local Florida official on potential inland impacts from Hurricane Milton
Sondra Guffey, economic development director for Florida's DeSoto County, joined CBS News to talk about how residents in the non-coastal parts of Florida are getting ready for Hurricane Milton.22 hours ago - Florida -
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Director of National Hurricane Center on how devastating Milton could be
Mass evacuations are underway in Florida as Hurricane Milton bears down on the state's Gulf Coast. Dr. Michael Brennan, director of the National Hurricane Center, joined CBS News to discuss the ...23 hours ago -
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Florida residents who survived Helene evacuating ahead of Milton
Hurricane Milton, currently a Category 4 storm, is on track for parts of Florida's west coast that are still recovering from Helene. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has more from ...Yesterday - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: Biden gives update on Hurricanes Helene, Milton
President Biden will provide an update to the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene, which has devastated parts of North Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Biden will also provide an update ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Tech - Wired
Through Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Amateur Radio Triumphs When All Else Fails
While some residents in hurricane-impacted areas can't send texts or make calls, amateur radio enthusiasts are helping communicate requests for help and messages between loved ones.Yesterday -
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Ron DeSantis refuses to take Harris' call on Hurricane Helene
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is not taking calls from Vice President Kamala Harris about storm recovery just over a week after Hurricane Helene hammered parts of his state.Yesterday -
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Fact-checking misinformation about Hurricane Helene
Misinformation and conspiracy theories have been swirling on social media in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. FEMA's deputy administrator told CBS Mornings this misinformation is seriously ...Yesterday -
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Trump said hurricane funds were spent on illegal migrants - he's wrong
BBC Verify looks into claims made about the US government's response to Hurricane Helene.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Business - CNBC
Shares of generator maker Generac soar, insurance stocks fall as Hurricane Milton intensifies
Power generation and insurance stocks are moving as Hurricane Milton heads toward Florida.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Misinformation has surged following Hurricane Helene. Here's a fact check.
Officials have said baseless claims, amplified by former President Trump and others, are hindering recovery efforts.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
How to Prepare for a Hurricane and Potential Evacuations
Here are some tips for getting ready: Make a plan, make digital copies of important documents and prepare an emergency kit.Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
Hurricane Helene Couldn’t Stop Birders From Using eBird
Since 2002, birders have relied on the online bird-watching log eBird. As Hurricane Helene tore through North Carolina, bird-watchers continued to post.Yesterday -
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Hurricane Helene damage in North Carolina
North Carolina residents are continuing clean-up efforts after massive flooding and mud spread Hurricane Helene debris across towns. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has more from Charlotte.Yesterday -
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Shares of generator maker soar, insurance stocks fall as Hurricane Milton intensifies
Shares of backup power generation company Generac Holdings surged more than 7% on Monday as Hurricane Milton rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 storm.Yesterday -
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Public officials urge halt to the spread of rampant disinformation around Hurricane Helene
Republican and Democratic politicians and officials have in recent days resorted to pleading with people to stop spreading false information related to Hurricane Helene, with many saying that ...Yesterday -
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Hurricane Helene sparks political battles amid FEMA's response
Hurricane Helene isn't just causing destruction — political debates and false claims are now clouding the recovery process. Erik Hooks, FEMA's deputy administrator, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to ...2 days ago -
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Hurricane Helene survivors describe storm's devastating impact
More than 230 people are now confirmed dead making Helene the deadliest hurricane since Katrina struck in 2005. About half of the fatalities are in North Carolina. Survivors hit by the devastating ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Eye Opener: Hurricane Milton to hit Florida less than 2 weeks after Helene devastated Southeast
Millions in Florida brace for another major hurricane, fewer than two weeks after Helene destroyed the Southeast, killed more than 230 people. Also, Israel marks one year since the Oct. 7 attacks ...2 days ago - Florida -
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WATCH: The need for food after Hurricane Helene
ABC News' Will Reeve visits Asheville, North Carolina, to share how the community is coming together as the need for food grows exponentially.4 days ago