Tag: Hurricanes and typhoons
Hurricane Milton spawns destructive, deadly tornadoes before making landfall
Dozens of tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton caught many Floridians by surprise as they braced for heavy rain, strong winds and especially storm...
How to help people affected by Hurricane Milton
Communities in Florida still reeling from the impact of Hurricane Helene are now also grappling with the still-unfolding damage from Hurricane Milton. The...
US filings for jobless benefits jump to 258,000, the most in more than a year
The number of Americans filing for for unemployment benefits last week jumped to its highest level in a year, which analysts are saying...
Polluted waste from Florida's fertilizer industry is in the path of Milton's fury
As Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida’s west coast with powerful winds and flooding rain, environmentalists are worried it could scatter the polluted...
How Waffle House helps Southerners — and FEMA — judge a storm's severity
Golden hashbrowns, gravy-smothered biscuits and crispy waffles with a hearty helping of maple syrup are among the classic Southern comfort foods. But when...
The hunt for gasoline is adding to Floridians’ anxiety as Milton nears
TAMPA, Fla. -- Florida gas stations struggled to keep up with demand Tuesday as long lines and empty pumps compounded the stress for...