Natural Disasters - Page 38

May 5, 2022

Biden approves disaster declaration for New Mexico wildfires

President Biden signed off on a disaster declaration on Wednesday to send federal help New Mexico areas affected by wildfires. The funding will be available in Colfax, Lincoln, Mora, San Miguel and Valencia counties.

April 30, 2022

Suspected tornado damages Kansas communities, injures residents

Kansas officials said Saturday that they are assessing damage after tornadoes ripped through communities and softball-sized hail rained down on residents. 

April 26, 2022

Deadly US wildfires fueled by windy weather continue to threaten communities

Crews continued fighting multiple wildfires across the country on Tuesday as whipping winds and tinder-dry conditions fueled the flames. 

April 22, 2022

Biden order aims to protect old-growth forests as wildfires blaze around US

President Biden will sign an executive order Friday that aims to protect against wildfire threats to old-growth forests. It is his 11th executive order of 2022.

April 20, 2022

Arizona wildfire doubles in size, forces residents to flee

An Arizona wildfire doubled in size overnight, spanning 26 square miles on Wednesday morning. 

April 19, 2022

South Africa flooding leaves more than 440 dead; troops sent to help with relief efforts

At least 448 people have been killed by devastating flooding in South Africa. 

April 19, 2022

Arizona wildfire forces residents to evacuate

An Arizona wildfire south of Prescott forced evacuations for residents near Mount Union. 

April 9, 2022

Nebraska wildfire spanning 30,000 acres continues to blaze

A southern Nebraska wildfire that forced the evacuation of the community of Edison is still reported at 30,000 acres and 0% containment. 

April 7, 2022

Sydney calls on thousands to evacuate due to flash fooding

Torrential rain pummeled Australia's east coast on Thursday with Sydney receiving nearly a month's rain overnight, triggering evacuations as authorities warn of more rain through the day.

April 1, 2022

Dolly Parton calls for prayers as Tennessee fires threaten area near Dollywood

The city of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee – home to the Dollywood amusement park – is being threatened by wildfires.