Atlantic hurricanes

All Hands and Hearts Disaster Assessment Response Team on the Ground After Hurricane Ida Hits NYC/NJ

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Saturday, September 4, 2021
Tropical cyclones, All Hands And Hearts, Disaster management, Atlantic hurricanes, Hurricane Ida, Emergency management, Disasters, Petra Němcová

MATTAPOISETT, Mass., Sept. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An advanced Disaster Assessment and Response Team (DART) from international disaster relief organization All Hands and Hearts (AHAH) has been deployed to the metro-New York region as Hurricane Ida devastated communities on Wednesday.

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  • MATTAPOISETT, Mass., Sept. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An advanced Disaster Assessment and Response Team (DART) from international disaster relief organization All Hands and Hearts (AHAH) has been deployed to the metro-New York region as Hurricane Ida devastated communities on Wednesday.
  • "Our response team is already on the ground in New Orleans where they are working to understand critical needs in the city and surrounding areas," said Gary Pitts, Chief Operating Officer of All Hands and Hearts.
  • All Hands and Hearts mission is to not only respond to immediate effects of disasters, but in the long-term commitment to helping communities sustainably rebuild.
  • All Hands and Hearts are in contact with partners and agencies in areas affected by the path of Hurricane Ida and welcome any opportunity to work collaboratively.

Procter & Gamble Brings Relief to Residents Affected by Hurricane Ida in Louisiana With P&G Products and Tide Loads of Hope Laundry Services

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Saturday, September 4, 2021
Home Goods, Cosmetics, Retail, Philanthropy, Women, Seniors, Teens, Discount, Variety, Children, Men, LGBTQ+, Supermarket, Family, Other Philanthropy, Consumer, Atlantic hurricanes, Atlantic hurricane season, Hurricane Katrina, Tropical cyclones, Matthew 25: Ministries, Tide, Emergency management, Laundry

WHAT: The Tide Loads of Hope Mobile Laundry Unit, powered by Matthew 25: Ministries, has been deployed to support relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Ida throughout Louisiana.

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  • WHAT: The Tide Loads of Hope Mobile Laundry Unit, powered by Matthew 25: Ministries, has been deployed to support relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Ida throughout Louisiana.
  • The mobile laundry vehicle will begin services in LaPlace, Louisiana at the Walmart Supercenter on W Airline Hwy, providing free, full-service laundry to residents affected by the recent hurricane.
  • Residents can bring clothes (up to two loads per household) to be washed, dried and folded free of charge.
  • ABOUT TIDE LOADS OF HOPE: For more than 15 years, Tide Loads of Hope has provided free laundry services to families affected by disasters.

Help Southwest Louisiana Now Campaign Launched to Secure Federal Supplemental Disaster Relief

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Atlantic hurricanes, Tropical cyclones, Geography of the United States, LOUISIANA, Hurricane Laura, Emergency management

LAKE CHARLES, La., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Community leaders from across Southwest Louisiana held a press conference today announcing the launch of the Help Southwest Louisiana Now campaign.

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  • LAKE CHARLES, La., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Community leaders from across Southwest Louisiana held a press conference today announcing the launch of the Help Southwest Louisiana Now campaign.
  • Federal Supplemental Disaster Relief is needed in Southwest Louisiana, where 4 major disasters have struck in one year.
  • This grassroots effort, launched on the 11 month anniversary of Hurricane Laura, represents a unified, collective regional effort to advocate for much needed federal supplemental disaster relief funding.
  • To date, nearly a year after Hurricane Laura, the federal government has provided no supplemental disaster recovery funding for Southwest Louisiana.

Texas Emergency Room Physician Warns Texans Now is the Time to Prepare for Active 2021 Hurricane Season

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Atlantic hurricanes, Tropical cyclones, Atlantic hurricane seasons, Hurricanes in Haiti

HOUSTON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently predicted an above-normal 2021 hurricane season for the United States, and a Houston, TX-based emergency room physician said now is the time for Texans to prepare.

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  • HOUSTON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently predicted an above-normal 2021 hurricane season for the United States, and a Houston, TX-based emergency room physician said now is the time for Texans to prepare.
  • Dr. Kanti Bansal , a board-certified emergency medicine physician and managing partner at SignatureCare Emergency Center urged Texans to prepare an emergency kit for their families in preparation for an active hurricane season this week.
  • He said that it may be too late once there is an active hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • "Texans should not wait until there is an active hurricane in the gulf to prepare their emergency kits.

Author John F. Banas's new book "Storm Surge" is a riveting thriller following a frantic mother on a mission to locate her missing daughter amid myriad deadly threats

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Atlantic hurricanes, Atlantic hurricane season, Hurricane Katrina, Tropical cyclones, Trapped

Her daughter is trapped somewhere in New Orleans right before Hurricane Katrina strikes.

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  • Her daughter is trapped somewhere in New Orleans right before Hurricane Katrina strikes.
  • Her increasingly estranged husband may be on the verge of losing yet another job.
  • Her husband isn't so keen on the idea he's heard that the city may flood, making the rescue even harder.
  • Published by Page Publishing, John F. Banas's engrossing book is a spellbinding drama that keeps the pages turning until the dramatic conclusion.

Books-A-Million Reopens Store and Café in Alexandria, LA, Following Destructive August 2020 Hurricane.

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Monday, July 12, 2021
MEN, Retail, Entertainment, Family, Books, Consumer, Restaurant, Bar, Department Stores, Other Retail, Children, Other Consumer, Specialty, Women, Food, Beverage, Tropical cyclones, Atlantic hurricanes, Atlantic hurricane season, CARIBBEAN, United States, Hurricane Laura, Tornadoes

Wind gusts of up to 150 miles per hour were recorded, along with flash flooding and a few tornadoes.

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  • Wind gusts of up to 150 miles per hour were recorded, along with flash flooding and a few tornadoes.
  • Hurricane Laura caused extensive damage to the surrounding areas, said Trish Well, General Manager of Books-A-Millions Alexandria store.
  • The storm caused our roof to peel back and caused extensive water damage to the front half of our store.
  • Our team will work harder than ever to maintain the fresh new appearance of the store, Well said.

Georgia Power mobilizes crews to assist in restoration efforts as Tropical Storm Elsa starts to move across the state

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Tropical cyclones, Atlantic hurricanes, Hurricanes in South Carolina, Hurricanes in Haiti, Atlantic hurricane season, BAHAMAS

Georgia Power has mobilized crews from other parts of the state to assist in restoration efforts in areas expected to be impacted by the storm.

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  • Georgia Power has mobilized crews from other parts of the state to assist in restoration efforts in areas expected to be impacted by the storm.
  • Customers should follow @GeorgiaPower on Twitter and at www.GeorgiaPower.com/Storm for storm tips, information about restoration efforts, customer service and more.
  • Severe weather can happen anytime across Georgia:
    Before a Storm: Know your risks of flooding and tropical storm or hurricane strength winds.
  • Georgia Power Mobile App Download the Georgia Power mobile app for Apple and Android devices to access storm and outage information on the go.

Important Tips to Prepare Before and During a Hurricane

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Weather Service, Federal government of the United States, Atlantic hurricanes, Tropical cyclones, National Hurricane Preparedness Week

Having an annual hurricane checklist is key to ensuring your family's safety during this time of year to prepare yourself, your family, and your assets.

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  • Having an annual hurricane checklist is key to ensuring your family's safety during this time of year to prepare yourself, your family, and your assets.
  • This includes knowing an evacuation route if your family needs to leave your home and find a place to shelter.
  • Also, make sure that your plan encompasses what to do in the event that the family isn't all together.
  • Other helpful accounts for updates include FEMA , the National Weather Service , and the National Hurricane Center .

LSU Engineering Professor Works With Coast Guard on Hurricane Preparedness

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Tropical cyclones, Atlantic hurricanes, Rescue, Technology, Gendarmerie, United States Coast Guard, Unmanned aerial vehicle, Hurricane Harvey, Search and rescue

Over the past year, LSU Civil and Environmental Engineering Assistant Professor Navid Jafari has worked alongside the U.S. Coast Guard in New Orleans to leverage unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, to facilitate its search and rescue operations immediately after a hurricane.

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  • Over the past year, LSU Civil and Environmental Engineering Assistant Professor Navid Jafari has worked alongside the U.S. Coast Guard in New Orleans to leverage unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, to facilitate its search and rescue operations immediately after a hurricane.
  • Within the first 24 hours after a hurricane, the U.S. Coast Guard is the first search and rescue group getting calls from people in distress, Jafari said.
  • In April, Jafari was invited to U.S. Coast Guard training, where he worked with Lt. Jacob Bailey to set up exercises with and without drones.
  • His hope is to continue this valuable reconnaissance research so that in case there is another Hurricane Harvey or Laura predicted to hit the Gulf Coast, LSU will be ready to act fast.

Georgia Power crews responding to scattered outages as remnants of Tropical Storm Claudette bring heavy rains, gusty winds to state

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Sunday, June 20, 2021
Tropical cyclones, Atlantic hurricanes, Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical Storm Claudette, Hurricanes in South Carolina, Tropical cyclones in the Mascarene Islands, Hurricane Opal

ATLANTA, June 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power crews are responding to scattered outages this morning as a result of heavy rain and gusty winds overnight associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Claudette.

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  • ATLANTA, June 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power crews are responding to scattered outages this morning as a result of heavy rain and gusty winds overnight associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Claudette.
  • Heavy rains and saturated soil means wind gusts are likely to bring down trees that could cause additional outages.
  • Severe weather can happen anytime across Georgia:
    Before a Storm: Know your risks of flooding and tropical storm or hurricane strength winds.
  • Georgia Power Mobile App Download the Georgia Power mobile app for Apple and Android devices to access storm and outage information on the go.