Gabrielle quickly strengthens into a Category 3 hurricane in the Atlantic
Hurricane Gabriel has been making waves, quite literally, over the Central Subtropical Atlantic. This storm became the second hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season after a period of struggling to gain organization and strength. As the National Hurricane Center (NHC) monitors Gabriel’s movement toward Bermuda, there are some alarm bells regarding other potential tropical […]
Tropical Storm Gabrielle is having difficulty in the Atlantic but is expected to strengthen into a hurricane.
Tropical Storm Gabriel is having a tough time getting itself together as it moves through the Central Atlantic. However, forecasters at the National Hurricane Center (NHC) still anticipate that it will strengthen into a hurricane by early next week. Gabriel, which started off as Invest 92L and was later designated as Tropical Depression Seven, emerged […]
Hurricane Kiko advances towards Hawaii as residents prepare for dangerous rip currents.
Hurricane Kiko Weakens, Hawaii Prepared for Rough Seas Honolulu – Hurricane Kiko is losing strength as it heads towards northern Hawaii this week, but Aloha is gearing up for potentially dangerous waves and life-threatening rip currents at local beaches. Once a formidable major hurricane, Kiko is now classified as a Category 2 storm, with maximum […]
Hurricane Kiko’s path leads Hawaii to issue a state of emergency
Hawaii’s Governor Sylvia Luke has declared a statewide emergency in preparation for Hurricane Kiko, which is expected to impact the state on Monday. This decision, announced on Friday, is aimed at mobilizing resources to safeguard public health and safety as a formidable storm approaches. According to the governor’s office, the emergency declaration is intended to […]
Former mayor cautions that FEMA reductions might lead to a repeat of Hurricane Katrina mistakes
Reflection on FEMA and Disaster Preparedness 20 Years After Hurricane Katrina When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in 2005, it was a wake-up call for the nation. FEMA, at that time, was criticized for its slow and chaotic response. Mismanagement played a significant role, and the agency, lacking experienced leadership in emergency management, struggled […]
Two decades since Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana and Mississippi hard.
20 Years Since Hurricane Katrina’s Impact NEW ORLEANS – It’s hard to believe it’s been two decades since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, making landfall as a Category 3 storm. This event is etched in memory not just for its destructive winds but also for the overwhelming surge of water that devastated Louisiana’s rural […]
Hurricane Kiko is moving toward Hawaii, with expected effects to be slight.
Hurricane Kiko Tracking Toward Hawaii Hurricane Kiko is strengthening in the Eastern Pacific as it moves westward, generally heading towards Hawaii. However, as of now, it doesn’t seem likely to have a significant effect on the island. On Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center reported that Kiko is positioned about 1,665 miles east of Hilo and […]
Western North Carolina recovers after the damage from Hurricane Helene
Reflecting on Hurricane Helen’s Impact in Appalachia It’s been nearly a year since Hurricane Helen hit western North Carolina and the southern Appalachians. As someone who grew up in the area, those memories are still fresh. The devastation was immense—catastrophic floods, landslides everywhere, and infrastructure breaks that had serious consequences, like closed highways and cell […]
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.” […]