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FEMA was strapped for cash even before America's hurricane double whammy
For two years in a row FEMA had to pause long-term recovery efforts to shore up resources for hurri…
Catherine Boudreau
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Airports are closing and American Airlines is operating evacuation flights as Hurricane Milton nears Florida
Four international airports are closing ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected landfall, while Americ…
Pete Syme
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Hurricanes are taking the election by storm. Here's where Harris and Trump stand on natural disaster policies.
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, Harris and Trump are under new scrutiny over their disa…
Alice Tecotzky
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Both Democrats and Republicans in North Carolina say misinformation is complicating Hurricane Helene relief efforts
Donald Trump and others have shared false claims about the federal hurricane response. Officials sa…
Katie Balevic
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3 major hurricanes in the last 13 months did billions of dollars of damage to Florida's farmlands — and that was before Milton
Milton's estimated damage was on par with the combined damage from Hurricanes Helene, Idalia, and D…
Aditi Bharade
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My home was damaged in Hurricane Milton. I was shocked at how fast FEMA sent me $9,200 after I applied.
Hurricane Milton damaged Rick Shiver's Florida home, but he got FEMA money quickly. He plans to mak…
Dan Latu
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Picking up extra jobs, canceling classes, and huddling in a Walmart: How North Carolina college students are navigating Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene has devastated communities across North Carolina. Meanwhile, college students in t…
Ayelet Sheffey
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A self-employed couple lost their home and livelihoods in Hurricane Helene. Their home insurance doesn't come close to enabling them to rebuild their lives.
Andrew Marsh and Lindsay Thomas's home in the Blue Ridge Mountains was destroyed in seconds by by H…
Serafina Kenny
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Hurricane Hilary makes landfall in the US
Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall in the Southwest United States on Sunday afternoon and could we…
Chris Panella,Morgan McFall-J…
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Hurricane Ida knocks out 911 systems in and around New Orleans, leaving thousands scrambling to reach emergency help
New Orleans safety officials told residents to go to their nearest fire station or try to find a po…
Kenneth Niemeyer
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Wealthy buyers are flocking to Florida to rebuild mansions where modest homes were destroyed by hurricanes
Hurricane Ian's destruction paved the way for a new class of buyers to build big mansions in the em…
Erin Snodgrass
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Trump once asked his aides if China had developed a 'Hurricane Gun' that could be used on the US: report
"It was almost too stupid for words," a former Trump official told Rolling Stone, adding that he di…
Cheryl Teh
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Trump called Puerto Rico a place with 'absolutely no hope' while bungling Hurricane Maria aid efforts, book says
After the category five storm devastated Puerto Rico, Trump tossed rolls of paper towel into crowds…
Warren Rojas,Kayla Gallagher
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Matt Gaetz is asking the government to fund Hurricane Ian disaster relief in Florida days after he voted against FEMA aid
Gaetz asked for monetary aid for his "fellow Florida Man" post-Hurricane Ian, just days after votin…
Cheryl Teh
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In the span of a week, Marco Rubio voted against hurricane relief, asked for additional hurricane relief, and praised the Biden administration's hurricane relief
The Florida senator this week demonstrated a now-familiar Republican routine around taking federal …
Taiyler Simone Mitchell
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Cuban government asks US for aid in rare request following Hurricane Ian damage despite chilly relationship between the two nations, per WSJ
Cuba's emergency assistance request comes as one of its key economic allies — Russia — wages a mont…
Erin Snodgrass
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Biden just asked Congress for $24 billion in 'urgent' disaster aid money, urging lawmakers to avert a government shutdown
Biden's request doesn't include any aid for unemployed Americans whose federal benefits expired on …
Ayelet Sheffey,Joseph Zeballo…
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Here's what you need to pack in your go-bag if you're in the path of a massive hurricane or any natural disaster
The US Department of Homeland Security recommends preparing a disaster supplies kit with food, wate…
Kwan Wei Kevin Tan
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The 14 most important ways to prepare for a hurricane
Hurricane Hilary is barreling toward Southern California and the Southwest. Here are key steps to t…
Lloyd Lee
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How Hurricane Sandy transformed the Jersey Shore into 'a playground for the rich'
Despite monumental damage from flooding, home prices have jumped in Highlands and other coastal tow…