Western North Carolina recovers from the damage caused by Hurricane Helene
Reflection on Hurricane Helen’s Impact Almost a year has passed since Hurricane Helen wreaked havoc in western North Carolina and southern Appalachia, but it still feels so recent. As someone who grew up in the area, I vividly recall the catastrophic flooding, numerous landslides, and the chaos that followed—everything from closed interstates to disrupted cell […]
How Hurricane Katrina changed nonprofit disaster response two decades later
Reflecting on Hurricane Katrina’s Impact and Recovery Efforts When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in 2005, it prompted a significant focus from nonprofits on not just recovery, but on reshaping disaster relief approaches. Jeff Jerrett, who heads emergency disaster services for the Salvation Army’s Southern Region, emphasizes the importance of rebuilding “smarter and stronger.” […]
New Orleans commemorates 20 years since Hurricane Katrina with remembrance events and a parade
NEW ORLEANS – As Hurricane Katrina marks its 20th anniversary, the city is gearing up for a parade that honors and remembers those impacted by the disaster. When Katrina hit southeast Louisiana on August 29, 2005, it was a Category 3 hurricane, and it still holds the record as the most costly storm in U.S. […]
Antony Blinken was removed from East Hampton beach during the shutdowns caused by Hurricane Erin.
Antony Blinken Displaced from New York Beach Due to Hurricane Erin Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken seemed to find himself on the wrong side of beach closures in New York this past Friday. The closures were prompted by hazardous conditions tied to Hurricane Erin. A photo captured Blinken, who served under President Biden, and […]
Hurricane Erin wipes out many endangered turtle nests, even with minimal impact on land.
This week, Hurricane Erin hit North Carolina’s barrier islands with powerful winds and waves, devastating many sea turtle nests. Unfortunately, it buried eggs deep in the sand and some were swept right into the ocean. On Topsail Island, over half of the 43 loggerhead turtle nests were destroyed by the storm, as reported by Terry […]
New York City is set for ideal beach weather this weekend, but be cautious of powerful rip currents and large waves from Hurricane Erin, according to a forecaster.
When you think you’re back in the water, it turns out it’s not time to relax just yet! New York City enjoyed what seemed like ideal beach weather on Friday, with temperatures comfortably in the low ’80s and plenty of sunshine. However, the aftermath of Hurricane Erin has led to many city beaches being closed […]
Hurricane Erin’s intense winds and waves hit Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard as the storm moves away from the coast.
Hurricane Erin unleashed strong winds and waves that posed threats to areas like Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, while dangerous rip currents were felt from the Carolinas up to New England on Friday. This storm was expected to bring potential coastal flooding to the East Coast over the weekend, although its intensity was anticipated to gradually […]
Hurricane Erin strikes the Outer Banks of North Carolina, causing flooding on a section of highway.
RODANTE, N.C. (AP) — Hurricane Erin has brought significant flooding to parts of the main highway in North Carolina’s Outer Banks, accompanied by strong winds and waves that have crashed beneath beach homes as the storm begins to slowly move away from the East Coast on Thursday. Forecasters expect the storm to peak on Thursday. […]
Beaches in some areas of the US are closed due to rip currents caused by Hurricane Erin.
Hurricane Erin Threatens East Coast Coastal Towns Coastal communities along parts of the East Coast are bracing for Hurricane Erin, with local officials closing beaches and issuing warnings about dangerous rip currents. The National Hurricane Center reports that Erin’s sustained winds have reached 100 mph, and it’s expected to strengthen further through Thursday night. A […]
Hurricane Erin closes beaches from Florida to New York
Hurricane Erin is currently churning in the Atlantic, far from the U.S., prompting beach closures along the East Coast from the Mid-Atlantic to the northeast because of large waves and harmful rip currents. While Hurricane Erin is not expected to make landfall on the East Coast, its outer rain bands could have significant impacts, particularly […]