US economic losses from natural disasters soared in 2024, even as they eased globally
Economic losses from hurricanes and other natural disasters soared in the U.S. last year and were above average globally, ...
The majority of Hurricane Milton disaster calls to FEMA went unanswered. Why 68,000 Floridians were left in the lurch during their moment of need
More than 80% of Floridians don’t have flood insurance and FEMA was unprepared for the deluge of assistance calls after ...
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Hurricane Milton Tops 2024’s Insured Loss Chart, Despite Helene’s Higher Damage
Despite being a less powerful storm than Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton caused the most significant insured losses of any ...
Helene estimated to be deadliest hurricane since Katrina
Hurricane Helene created an estimated nearly $80 billion in damage from Florida through North Carolina.
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Hillsborough County Extends State of Emergency in Response to Hurricane Helene's Impact, Preps for Hurricane Milton
Bonnie Wise extended Hillsborough County's state of local emergency due to Hurricane Helene, continuing their response efforts and seeking federal funding.
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Families left homeless after hurricanes still waiting for FEMA assistance
Lashelle Liptrot's Nissan Murano is more than a mode of transportation. It's shelter. She's part of the countless number of people now homeless because of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Hurricane-damaged Hermitage preparing to relaunch artist retreat residencies
A theater writer and composer relaunches programs for Hermitage Artist Retreat after two hurricanes damaged buildings and shuttered operations ...
New report finds $25B in insured losses from Hurricane Milton. Florida reports lower total
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation data shows that Milton's estimated insured losses are much at $3.6 billion.
Last hurricane season cost Tampa Bay billions. Here’s the breakdown.
Unlike past hurricane seasons, few areas of Tampa Bay went untouched by storms in 2024. Hurricane Debby dropped heavy rains, ...
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Hurricane Resources
To help farmers devastated by Hurricane Milton, Helene and Debby, the State of Florida, USDA and FEMA are coordinating one-day Farm Recovery Centers in Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties.