Imagine this: You’ve just experienced a hurricane, and your home is damaged. You’re hoping for help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). But, if you have a Trump sign or flag outside, you might be out of luck. A FEMA supervisor in Florida told disaster relief workers to avoid homes with pro-Trump signs. This order came just after critics blasted the ...
Imagine predicting a hurricane's landfall with such precision that you're off by just 7 miles on average. That's what happened with Hurricane Milton, thanks to the Artificial Intelligence/Integrated Forecasting System (AIFS). This AI-driven model stunned meteorologists by outperforming traditional models by nearly 100 miles. The secret? Machine learning techniques th...
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...
As Hurricane Milton barreled towards Florida, many online creators chose to stick around and share their experiences on social media. This wasn't just about the excitement; it was also about gaining more followers and views. Officials were warning about serious dangers, but some creators saw this as an opportunity to boost their online presence. A resident from Tampa...
Imagine working at Disney World when Hurricane Milton hits. The park stays open, but the weather is terrifying. Employees feel stuck. They're worried about their jobs if they leave early. Disney is trying to keep the park fun for guests and safe for workers. Many employees stick it out, feeling financially pressured or a strong sense of duty. They wish they had more ...
A fisherman in Florida had a wild night at sea after his boat broke down during Hurricane Milton. He spent the night clinging to an ice box in 25-foot waves, nearly 30 miles off the coast! The U.S. Coast Guard swooped in and saved him with a helicopter on Thursday. The strong winds and giant waves made it a tough scenario even for experienced boaters. But thanks to a...
Hurricane Milton hit Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday night as a Category 3 storm, leaving behind devastation and a warning from health officials about floodwater infections. But that's not all. Scientists are worried about what might come next: a surge in mosquitoes. Imelda Moise, a geography professor at the University of Miami, explains that hurricanes create ide...
After the storm, Florida's theme parks, including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld, reopened their doors to guests. But while the fun was back on, the aftermath of Hurricane Milton was still felt by many. The storm left at least 16 people dead and over 340 rescued. Plus, around 2 million people were still without power. Disney World announced that ...
Rich DiLorenzo, who runs Somerset Hills Exxon in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, has a plan to help out those hit hard by Hurricane Milton in Florida. From October 21 to 23, he will donate 5 cents from every gallon of gas sold. That's not all – he's also going to match the total amount raised. Rich believes that even though he can't be there to help rebuild homes, he can ...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis had some strong words for Vice President Kamala Harris after she criticized his response to Hurricane Milton. DeSantis insisted that Harris doesn't understand how to handle natural disasters and accused her of playing politics. He pointed out that Harris has no role in Florida's hurricane recovery process and hadn't reached out to him du...