Electrical workers are being held accountable for their failure to prepare for extreme weather conditions, resulting in devastating wildfires and tremendous loss of lives and property damage. The latest lawsuit comes from Maui County, alleging that Hawaiian Electric’s negligence contributed to the wildfires that destroyed the town of Lahaina and caused more than 100 fatalities. …
President Joe Biden has authorized an emergency declaration for Florida in response to the approaching and strengthening Tropical Storm Idalia. According to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Idalia is expected to become a Category 3 hurricane and bring heavy rain, wind, and the potential for storm surge to the Florida coast. The storm is predicted to …
Editor’s Note: Stay updated on the latest developments regarding Tropical Storm Idalia on CNN. A hurricane watch has been issued for parts of Florida’s Gulf Coast in anticipation of the storm’s transition into a hurricane and subsequent landfall. The watch extends from Englewood to Indian Pass, including Tampa Bay, as stated by the National Hurricane …
LA County Fire urban search and rescue crew members Nicholas Bartel and Eddie Ruiz, along with their cadaver dogs Six and Harper, take a break from searching the rubble of Lahaina. (Image: Robert Gauthier | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images) Law enforcement officials in Maui are facing a race against time to locate over …
Wildfires have ravaged parts of Canada this summer, posing a significant challenge to the country’s tourism industry as it attempts to recover from pandemic-related restrictions. The fires, which have occurred in various provinces throughout the year, have forced residents to evacuate and disrupted businesses during the peak summer travel season. While the primary concern is …
Fire damage is visible from the motorcade of US President Joe Biden as it passes through Lahaina, Hawaii on August 21, 2023. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images Maui police and the FBI have released the names of 388 individuals who are still missing almost three weeks after the devastating wildfires destroyed the town …
Supplies for Lahaina fire victims are being gathered and delivered by a group of Hawaiians who frequently sail around the world together on a large catamaran. They are focusing their efforts on helping the neighborhoods in Lahaina. Robert Gauthier | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images Amid a surge in unemployment claims following the devastating …
CNN — Severe storms struck Michigan on Thursday night, resulting in heavy rains, strong winds, and a confirmed tornado. Tragically, five people have lost their lives due to the severe weather conditions. Additionally, approximately 660,000 homes and businesses in Michigan and Ohio are without power as a result of the storms. According to the Kent …
CNN — Harold, once a tropical storm, has now weakened to a tropical depression and is moving through Texas. As it moves, it is causing flash flooding and tornado warnings, making its way towards Mexico. Harold made landfall as a tropical storm earlier today on Padre Island, Texas. It had sustained winds of 50 mph …
Natural disasters not only pose immediate physical dangers but also leave lasting emotional and psychological trauma, experts warn. The mental health impact of these events, such as wildfires and floods, can persist for years. Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of these disasters, leading to heightened risks to mental health and well-being. Some …