Natural Disasters - Page 10

October 9, 2024

How US government will dole out aid to victims of Hurricanes Milton, Helene

As a second and possibly more devastating hurricane barrels toward the U.S., there are concerns over how the government will help pay for what could be millions in damage.

October 9, 2024

Resurfaced videos simulate apocalyptic hurricane like Milton slamming into Tampa: 'Worst-case scenario'

Two exercise videos released a decade apart depict a massive Category 5 hurricane eerily similar to Milton barreling into Tampa and leaving the area in a state of destruction.

October 8, 2024

Florida residents prepare for Hurricane Milton, leaving store shelves bare

Video shows scenes of empty shelves, people filling sand bags and seeking higher ground in Florida, where residents are preparing for Hurricane Milton.

October 8, 2024

Floridians prepare for the worst as Hurricane Milton quickly approaches

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor took to television with a dire warning for those staying behind in evacuation zones ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall.

October 7, 2024

Video resurfaces showing FEMA prioritizing equity over helping greatest number of people in disaster relief

As FEMA fends off troubling allegations about relief funding, a webinar resurfaced of panelists discussing the need to reshape FEMA’s policies to emphasize "equity" over utility.

October 7, 2024

Florida is expecting 15 feet of storm surge from Hurricane Milton: Kevin Guthrie

Florida Emergency Management director Kevin Guthrie discusses the harrowing wait the state faces as Hurricane Milton nears less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene.

October 7, 2024

Hurricane effects pose 'tremendous' health hazards for Americans, doctor warns

Americans in areas devastated by Hurricane Helene are facing numerous health risks. Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the biggest concerns and how people can help.

October 7, 2024

North Carolina teacher still missing after Helene floodwaters pushed home into nearby river

Jessica Meidinger told Fox News that her mother, beloved North Carolina teacher Kim Ashby, is still missing days after floodwaters from Hurricane Helene washed away her home.

October 6, 2024

FL State Guardsman on the ground in NC slams government response to Helene: 'Complete failure of leadership'

Florida State Guard member Jonathan Howard criticized government response in the wake of Hurricane Helene as private citizens step up to help in various ways.

October 4, 2024

Mayorkas' claim that FEMA is 'tremendously prepared' comes back to haunt him amid Helene aftermath

Parts of North Carolina and South Carolina have been completely submerged by flooding and communities nearly wiped out by Hurricane Helene, with residents waiting for FEMA help days later.