Preparing for a hurricane The thought of a hurricane striking can be scary. It’s something most people don’t want to think about; however, putting off preparing for one until the storm is bearing down on you could make a potentially bad situation considerably worse. Luckily, with proper planning, you can […]
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Dauphin Island Sea Lab facing long recovery from Hurricane Sally
One of the state’s premier scientific institutions, and one which is a gateway to study of the state’s coastal environment, faces the prospect of limping through its 50th anniversary year as it struggles to recover from Hurricane Sally. Five months ago, the storm’s eyewall brushed past Dauphin Island, wreaking havoc […]
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Historic Louisiana hurricane season leaves people homeless for the holidays
LAKE CHARLES, La. – Heading into the Christmas holiday, people in Lake Charles are still recovering from not one, but two major storms: Hurricane Laura devastated the area in August and just six weeks later Hurricane Delta followed suit. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), more than 1,000 people are […]
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Man shelters 300 dogs from Hurricane Delta in Mexico home
LEONA VICARIO, Mexico (AP) — As the dangerous Hurricane Delta closed in on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, Ricardo Pimentel opened his home — to about 300 dogs. There were plenty of other critters too: Dozens of cats were harbored in his son’s room; his daughter’s room served as a refuge for […]
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Tips for pet owners ahead of Hurricane Delta’s landfall
The Humane Society of the United States is urging individuals who may be impacted by Hurricane Delta to make a plan now. They offer these suggestions for a disaster kit: Food and water for at least 5 days for each pet. Also bring bowls and a manual can opener if […]
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Hotels full after Hurricane Sally have little space for Hurricane Delta evacuees
Madison Arnold, Pensacola News Journal Published 6:00 a.m. CT Oct. 7, 2020 CLOSE Hurricane Delta brought heavy rainfall to Kingston, Jamaica, as it strengthened. Storyful Hotels often fill up after major storms with workers and residents whose homes are badly damaged, but potential back-to-back hurricanes affecting Pensacola may make it difficult […]
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‘Extraordinary work’ underway to rebuild electric, water, cell grid after Hurricane Laura
As Hurricane Laura recovery rolls into its second week, weary residents in Louisiana’s hardest hit areas find electricity, air-conditioning and clean, running water still in short supply. “They’re not sure when exactly we can get electricity here,” said Cindy Holland Demaskey, who lives in Hayes in east Calcasieu parish. “They’re telling […]