NOAA criticizes media for causing alarm about important hurricane satellites losing power during the Atlantic season.
A vital satellite for hurricane tracking is set to stop operating in just a few weeks, coinciding with the start of the Atlantic storm season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Department of Defense have pointed fingers at the media for stoking fears surrounding this shutdown, yet important data collection will continue. […]
Mexico evaluates the impact of Hurricane Erick as swelling rivers result in at least one fatality.
Officials in southern Mexico are still evaluating the damage caused by Hurricane Eric, as rain continues to affect the area. The storm, now weakened, has raised concerns due to its impact on the landscape, specifically the potential for landslides and flooding. Tragically, a one-year-old boy was confirmed dead after being swept away by a swollen […]
Erick classified as a highly dangerous Category 4 hurricane, according to US forecasters.
Hurricane Eric Strengthens Off the Mexican Coast The National Hurricane Center has reported that the Pacific coast of southern Mexico is now facing a “very dangerous” category 4 hurricane as Hurricane Eric approaches. This powerful storm poses a significant threat with dangerous winds and the potential for flash floods and storm surges, according to forecasts. […]
Hurricane Erick likely to cause flash flooding in Mexico
Hurricane Eric Set to Intensify Hurricane Eric is on track to rapidly intensify as it approaches, currently located about 160 miles northeast and 160 miles south-southeast of a coastal point, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). The NHC noted that Eric has reached winds of 75 mph, officially classifying it as a Category 1 […]
Tropical Storm Erick is expected to quickly strengthen into a hurricane and may cause heavy rain as far north as Texas.
Tropical Storm Eric Strengthens in Eastern Pacific Tropical Storm Eric is gaining strength in the Eastern Pacific, situated about 265 miles southeast of Puerto Angel, Mexico. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) predicts that Eric could quickly strengthen into a hurricane by Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning. As of early Tuesday, the NHC reported maximum […]
Hurricane season is here once more, and public health is at risk.
Hurricane Season 2025: A Cautious Outlook June signals the onset of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, and experts are anticipating above-average hurricane activity. It’s crucial for coastal regions to prepare for potentially severe hurricanes, particularly those rated at Category 3, 4, or 5. Given what we saw in 2024, it’s possible we could face damages […]
Trump reveals plans to reduce reliance on FEMA after the 2025 hurricane season
Trump Suggests Shifting FEMA Responsibilities to States In Washington, President Trump continues to express his intention to dismantle the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and transfer its functions to individual states. This discussion follows the reassessment of FEMA’s role after the 2025 hurricane season was concluded. “We’re looking to leave FEMA behind and move things […]
As hurricane season begins, Trump is applying a USAID approach to FEMA.
President Trump’s recent approach in response to the aftermath of a devastating natural disaster conveys a rather stark message: “you are yourself.” Just last month, he reduced federal aid to regions affected by Hurricane Helen in North Carolina. Back in April, he denied assistance for tornado survivors in Arkansas, where storms tragically resulted in the […]
Hurricane season returns, but Florida is still healing from last year’s events.
Residents Struggle to Recover in Redington Beach, Florida Redington Beach, Fla. – Even though the storm has long passed, recovery seems distant for many in Pinellas County, especially homeowners. Months have gone by since back-to-back hurricanes hit Florida’s Gulf Coast, and people are left wondering if they’ll ever see a return to normalcy. Many are […]
FEMA leader made light of comments about hurricane season awareness, according to DHS.
A representative from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was under the impression that their comment about not knowing there was an official hurricane season was meant as a joke. This was clarified by a statement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the organization that oversees FEMA. After recent comments made by FEMA head […]