After Hurricane Milton hit Florida, residents slowly made their way back to their homes along packed highways. Fred Neuman and his wife from Siesta Key evacuated to Destin, a 500-mile trip. They were relieved to hear their house was still standing, despite some damage. Insurance would cover the repairs, they noted. Lee and Pamela Essenburm from Palmetto also evacuat...
A recent survey found that over 86% of healthcare providers are dealing with a shortage of intravenous fluids, or IV fluids, due to a damaged manufacturing plant in North Carolina. The plant, which produces 60% of the country's IV fluids, was hit by Hurricane Helene. IV fluids are crucial for treating dehydration and delivering medications. The survey, conducted by P...
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene recently made headlines for suggesting that someone can control the weather to cause hurricanes, like Hurricane Helene. She shared a map on X, a social media platform, implying that the hurricane’s path targeted Republican-leaning areas. This claim was quickly refuted by Republican congressman Chuck Edwards, who called it "outrag...
Hurricane Helene has left its mark on South Carolina, causing some major shift in the fall sports schedule. The South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) held a virtual meeting to figure out how to make up for the missed games. About 66 football games were canceled statewide due to school closures caused by the hurricane. Four counties were hit particularly hard, mis...
It's been a bit of a storm in more ways than one. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been steering clear of calls from Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden, both of whom wanted to talk about the recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene hit the state. A person close to DeSantis said he wasn't picking up because he thought the calls had a political touch ...
North Carolina's election board decided to make voting easier for those hit hard by Hurricane Helene. In the western part of the state, 13 counties got more flexible options for mail-in voting and running elections. Usually, voters have to request absentee ballots by a certain Tuesday. Now, they can do it up to the day before Election Day. They can also drop off thei...
As Hurricane Helene approaches Florida, meteorologists warn about significant storm surge and potential flooding. The surge is expected to be particularly high in northwest Florida. Surge-related property damage is often greater than wind damage in coastal areas. Above Ground Level (AGL) refers to the point where water starts to inundate normally dry land. Storm surg...
Something's brewing in the Caribbean Sea, and it's not good news for Florida and Georgia. Tropical Storm Helene is gaining strength, with experts predicting it could turn into a full-blown hurricane by Wednesday. Authorities are on high alert, schools will be closing their doors, and residents are being advised to evacuate. Why all the fuss? Heavy rains, storm surges...
After a recent hurricane devastated parts of the Southeastern United States, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia has been causing quite a stir online. She's been saying that some mysterious "they" can control the weather, and she's not backing down on this claim despite all the criticism she's getting. On Saturday night, she posted again on X (formerly...
Hurricane Helene left behind a trail of destruction across six states, with 215 deaths and immense damage. Asheville and Buncombe County, nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, were particularly hard-hit. Despite clear warnings, many residents didn’t grasp the severity of the storm until it was too late. Emergency services and residents are now reflecting on wha...