Relationship lessons remain from former boss, mentor Nov 19, 2009
After Hurricane Katrina, an aunt and uncle had lost their home in New Orleans and moved to an assisted living home in Thibodaux. When I heard about this, I stopped by one afternoon to visit them. (New Iberia, LA)
Negligence ruling in Katrina floods may cost feds Nov 19, 2009
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The federal government could be vulnerable to billions of dollars in claims after a judge ruled that the Army Corps of Engineers' failure to properly maintain a navigation channel led to massive flooding in Hurricane Katrina ... By contrast, the plaintiffs' team of experts said the outlet became a "hurricane highway" that funneled storm surge into New Orleans. (WCAX.com, VT)
Heavy rain drenches area Nov 19, 2009
"With the National Weather Service indicating that eastern Virginia could experience flooding and storm surge comparable to the affects of a Category 1 hurricane, it's critical that Virginians make the necessary preparations," Kaine said in the press release. Five days later, Kaine requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency send preliminary damage assessment teams to Virginia to help determine damage levels from the weather. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Is New Orleans safe? Nov 19, 2009
A huge storm surge caused by Hurricane Katrina in August 2005 deluged New Orleans, overwhelming the city's flood defences ... Flood protection in New Orleans has been a hot topic for more than four decades - since Hurricane Betsy devastated the city in 1965 ... As Hurricane Gustav approached, homeland security chief Michael Chertoff said the city was better prepared than it had been before Katrina. (BBC News -- Americas)
Nor'easter Destroys East Coast Beaches Nov 19, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. Some Beaches Turned Into Cliffs By Ida Remains. (Click2Houston, TX)
Slower average wind speeds on Blue Hill a threat to windmills Nov 18, 2009
186 mph: Sept. 21, 1938, during the Great New England Hurricane. 140 mph: Sept. 12, 1960, during Hurricane Donna ... 125 mph: Aug. 31, 1954, during Hurricane Carol. (Canton Journal, MA)
More of this story Nov 18, 2009
Comparing the current situation to the loss of power and water caused by Hurricane Iniki, Arakaki said the school has taken precautions like turning off all water fountains and sinks and providing hand sanitizer to make sure students are safe. Coyaso said a 1,200-gallon water wagon normally used by the county Department of Public Works for road maintenance was to arrive Monday afternoon at the field adjacent to the school for Hanalei residents to use for drinking water. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Northampton County OKs new emergency vehicle Nov 18, 2009
He reminded them about during Hurricane Isabel, when the regular phones were done ... Hester agreed by saying the county has had tornadoes and hurricanes ... He talked about the recent weather with Hurricane Ida. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Connick Jr.: Not Your Average Crooner Nov 18, 2009
Residents have returned and homes are being restored, but New Orleans is still struggling to recover from Hurricane Katrina. Photo Essay. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Hurricane season may leave Isles unscathed Nov 18, 2009
Barring a last-minute and unforseen wallop, Hawai'i will have escaped the 2009 hurricane season virtually unscathed. But with a little more than two weeks to go until the official end of the season on Nov. 30, officials at the Central Pacific Hurricane Center aren't ready to sound the all-clear to a season filled with a few more storms than had been expected, none of which came close to scoring a direct hit on the main Hawaiian Islands ... "We had a close call with (Hurricane) Felicia," said Ray... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Click to read: Dave's High Flight Preparations Nov 18, 2009
Capt. Sean Piccirilli, an intelligence officer, pointed out film shot after Hurricane Katrina, in which you can actually see an anchor tied to a boat from nearly 10 miles in the sky. However, the U-2's black-and-white film - shot just like it was in 1955 - is largely considered classified. (CBS News -- Early Show)
HUD Rejects Texas Latest Hurricane Recovery Plan Nov 18, 2009
HUD Rejects Texas Latest Hurricane Recovery Plan ... HUD Rejects Texas Latest Hurricane Recovery Plan The federal government has rejected the states latest Hurricane Ike recovery plan ... 7 billion in Hurricane Ike federal recovery funds after the Department of Housing and Urban Development said the state did not provide enough chances for residents to comment on using disaster money on housing and infrastructure. (KWTX.com, TX)
Nancy Grace: 1992 cold case Nov 18, 2009
Teen vanished during Hurricane Andrew - CNN.com ... Teen vanished during Hurricane Andrew ... The Gulf Coast was under alert for Hurricane Andrew. (CNN)
Sex offender ban soughtfor homeless shelters Nov 18, 2009
Florida also bans sex offenders from homeless and hurricane shelters. She said if the bill becomes law, Massachusetts would join other states in making it more likely that a sex offender ends up on the street. (Boston Globe)
CNN Heroes gala: Underwood, others Nov 17, 2009
Again this year, producer/director Joel Gallen will serve as executive producer of "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute." Among his credits, Gallen produced telethon events supporting victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks and Hurricane Katrina, winning an Emmy Award and a Peabody Award for "America: A Tribute to Heroes.". The Kodak Theatre is best known as the first permanent home of the Academy Awards. (CNN)
Art therapy: healing the mind, body and soul Nov 17, 2009
Numerous accounts of Hurricane Katrina survivors credit art therapy as an effective treatment, especially for children who create artwork to express what they may not otherwise understand or be able to put into words. Military veterans also benefit from the therapy that art provides. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Across Knox County, 11-16: Thanksgiving dinners a bargain this year Nov 17, 2009
Hurricane Gustav hit Louisiana, which is one of our major sweet potato growing states, and so those supplies are down. Fortunately, Gustav did not hit North Carolina, which is another major sweet potato state. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Barack's Inability To Make Decisions! Nov 17, 2009
Decorum Please wrote on Nov 16, 2009 12:26 PM:" To cypressbayou girl, I'm not sure from where you're getting your information. There were plenty of people who criticized Bush's going to war. I've never heard or read anything about Bush stopping an assassination attempt on Bin Laden. (Kathleen Blanco deserves some blame: she did wait too long to declare a state of emergency, but once the hurricane passed, Bush and FEMA did a wretched job of helping the city of New Orleans recover.) I'd like to... (New Iberia, LA)
Thomas, FIU drop 3rd straight, 81-49 at Tulsa Nov 16, 2009
A few minutes later, he got vocal with his request, shouting a few words in the direction of Golden Hurricane coach Doug Wojcik. At that point, FIU (0-3) was down 63-25 with 8:59 to play after being outscored 27-5 to start the second half. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Death toll in El Salvador storms rises to 192 Nov 16, 2009
It says that more than 14,000 Salvadoran have been affected by the floods and mudslides that were indirectly linked to Hurricane Ida's passage through the region. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Peace River Electric Co-op Awarded LEED Green Building Certification Nov 15, 2009
Some of these features include construction waste recycling diverted over 50 percent of typical construction waste from landfills; the building is oriented east-west to take advantage of solar orientation to increase availability of natural lighting; 90 percent of occupied spaces have access to exterior windows to reduce the need for indoor lighting; efficient plumbing fixtures conserve more than 40 percent of water used by a similar conventional building; site lighting uses fewer zero cutoff... (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
No comments posted. Nov 15, 2009
listening to Hurricane Carmen can make you go, Wow, did he really just say that. . (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Pittsburghers reach out to quake victims Nov 15, 2009
But with coverage no longer splashed across American front pages, many are unaware of the extent of the quake's devastation or the emotional toll of the event survivors have likened to our country's Hurricane Katrina. Tent cities, twisted metal. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Flooding is minor as Ida’s remnants drench the region Nov 15, 2009
The remnants of Hurricane Ida dumped 1 to 2 inches of rain on Eastern Massachusetts yesterday, whipping up wind gusts of 35 miles per hour and causing minor coastal flooding on the South Shore and Cape, but prospects for today are better. Skies are expected to be mostly cloudy, but with only a slight chance of rain in the morning. (Boston Globe)
Rain, rain, go away ... please Nov 15, 2009
Hoagland, clad in a black hat and heavy rain gear, seemed somewhat inured to the remnants of a tropical-storm-turned-noreaster that had been Hurricane Ida. The former New Jersey waterman and current Bath resident was on the docks checking his 30-foot sailboat, the Selkie, as whitecaps battered the shore and made some boats bob like corks in an agitated bathtub. (Washington Daily News, NC)
City will spend $500,000 to beef up police presence Nov 15, 2009
According to Lake Wales Economic Development Director Harold Gallup, the building would be approximately 4,000 square feet, and would be designed to withstand hurricane force winds of 150 mph since it might be used as a command center under certain conditions. He estimated the cost of the building, based on existing market conditions, at between $393,000 and $464,000. (Lake Wales News, FL)
The week: A storm, two anniversaries Nov 14, 2009
The Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Ida ... Meanwhile, Hurricane Ida stormed ashore, slamming the Gulf Coast ... Bracing for Ida -- iReporters updated on preparations and conditions as Hurricane Ida approached the Gulf Coast. (CNN)
State mourns dean of TV weathermen Nov 14, 2009
Whether it was a hurricane or a tornado, Woodie would ask viewers to start pitching in, and before long everybody was kind of lining up behind him, doing whatever was needed ... In 1969, he took a major role in putting together the We Care telethon for victims of Hurricane Camille, an event that brought Bob Hope and a host of entertainment and sports celebrities to Jacksons Mississippi Coliseum, plus a supportive phone call from then-President Richard Nixon. (The Clarion-Ledger)
East Coast storm begins to move out to sea Nov 14, 2009
The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said Ida's center first touched land on Dauphin Island, Ala. before heading across Mobile Bay toward the Alabama mainland and on to Florida. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Heavy rains bring havoc to the area Nov 14, 2009
"With the National Weather Service indicating that eastern Virginia could experience flooding and storm surge comparable to the affects of a Category 1 hurricane, it's critical that Virginians make the necessary preparations," said Governor Kaine. "While we will continue to monitor conditions, the Commonwealth is preparing for a period of coastal flooding through at least Friday evening.". (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Ida's remnants flood East Coast Nov 14, 2009
"With the indicating that eastern Virginia could experience flooding and storm surge comparable to the effects of a Category 1 hurricane, it's critical that Virginians make the necessary preparations," Kaine said. "While we will continue to monitor conditions, the commonwealth is preparing for a period of coastal flooding through at least Friday evening.". (CNN -- US)
Rain soaks Roanoke Valley Nov 14, 2009
ROANOKE RAPIDS With the remnants of Hurricane Ida joining forces with a coastal low pressure area, Halifax and Northampton counties and much of North Carolina and Virginia continue to get wet. (Use arrows above to view more photos). (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Injuries adding up for Pirates (6) Nov 14, 2009
Tulsa just missed upsetting No. 13 Houston, as the Golden Hurricane fell 46-45 ... However, the Golden Hurricane has proven to be more than proficient as it is fourth in the conference (just under ECU) in scoring defense by letting up only 23 ... If ECU can crack that defense and find a way to limit the Hurricane offense it will become bowl eligible for the fourth straight season. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Storm wreaks havoc on Valley Nov 14, 2009
ROANOKE RAPIDS The remnants of Hurricane Ida fueled by an Atlantic Ocean low pressure system continue to cause problems in Halifax and Northampton counties with flooding, falling tree limbs and power outages. (Use arrows above to view more photos). (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Ask AP: Soldier in Uzbekistan, solar panel safety Nov 14, 2009
Curiosity about solar panels and hurricanes is being answered as part of an Associated Press Qmn called "Ask AP." (AP Photo/HO - Sunworks Solar, File). Curiosity about solar panels and hurricanes inspired one of the questions in this edition of "Ask AP," a weekly Qmn where AP journalists respond to readers' questions about the news ... but I'm concerned that hurricanes would destroy the equipment. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Hurricane Carmen Nov 14, 2009
Since taking office on July 1, City Attorney Carmen Trutanich has dealt with billboards, medical marijuana and the Anschutz Entertainment Group. He said that under his watch, his office is 27-0 in trials. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
DELUGE SOAKS NORTHERN NECK Nov 14, 2009
Near hurricane-force gusts battered Norfolk and filled rain gauges with 10 inches of water. A 5-foot tidal surge in Hampton Roads came within two inches of matching Hurricane Isabel's in 2003. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Idas Remnants Continue To Produce Flooding Rain Nov 14, 2009
Idas Remnants Continue To Produce Flooding Rain The remnants of what once was Hurricane Ida continue to produce flooding rainfall along the East Coast ... ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (November 13, 2009)The remnants of what once was Hurricane Ida are dumping heavy rain on the East Coast, flooding coastal areas in New Jersey after slamming the Carolinas and Virginia. (KWTX.com, TX)
Ida's Remnants Wreck Coast Nov 14, 2009
in Virginia have topped 7 feet -- rivaling the 2003 record set by Hurricane Isabel -- and communities along the New Jersey shore are bracing for the storm. Beach erosion is a key concern there. (ABC News -- Business)
Does God Exist...Prove it! Nov 13, 2009
DAVID wrote on Oct 31, 2009 11:12 PM:" To AA . The picture of a tornado or a hurricane shows moisture in a whirl yet does not give credence to wind . How would a picture benefit if the person has no sight? How would an explanation benefit those who have no scientific training? Even feeling of the wind does not benefit those who have no feeling. I respect your right not to believe but I question the integrity of your non-belief. Can you capture the wind in a jar and share it with a non-believer... (New Iberia, LA)
Things to Do: Waterfalls Nov 13, 2009
" unknown wrote on Jan 3, 2008 2:58 PM:" so close to my house (Clayton Tribune, GA)
WIND, WATER POUND BEACH Nov 13, 2009
Schick is always concerned with such scenarios because the marina was seriously damaged during Ernesto, a 2006 tropical storm with a 7-foot tidal surge, and 2003's Hurricane Isabel, in which water rose 12 feet above normal. The National Weather Service posted a coastal flood warning for the Chesapeake Bay and lower Potomac River, through 7 a.m. today, with a flood watch through 7 a.m. tomorrow. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Winds, rain lash Atlantic coast Nov 13, 2009
Late-season hurricane takes aim at US Gulf Coast. Hurricane Ida, the first Atlantic hurricane to target the United States this year, plodded early Monday toward the Gulf Coast with 105 mph winds, bringing the threat of flooding and storm surges ... A hurricane warning extended more than 200 miles of coastline from Pascagoula, Miss. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Settlement reached in fraud suit against Scruggs Nov 13, 2009
Scruggs is serving a five-year sentence for conspiring to bribe a state judge in a legal fee dispute over Hurricane Katrina lawsuits. Balducci, Patterson and Booneville attorney Joey Langston took plea bargains in that case and pointed investigators to other alleged crimes, including the asbestos case in Hinds County. (WCAX.com, VT)
Virginia's price gouging statute activated Nov 13, 2009
The Attorney General's Office has reached seven legal settlements with gas stations over price gouging after a state of emergency was declared Sept. 10, 2008 as Hurricane Ike approached the Gulf Coast. "Virginia's Post-Disaster Anti-Price Gouging Act leaves room for standard market forces to work in times of disaster and prohibits only the charging of unconscionable prices for necessary goods and services during these rare times," Attorney General Mims said. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
MACJC title game produced offensive show Nov 13, 2009
The late, great Coach Robert "Bull, Hurricane" Sullivan probably rolled over in his grave when he heard the final score. However, the legendary East Mississippi Community College coach probably grunted with satisfaction after the Lions outscored Gulf Coast 75-71 for the MACJC State Championship. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Remnants Of Hurricane Ida Continue To Cause Havoc Nov 13, 2009
(November 12, 2009)--Relentless rain Thursday was swamping a long stretch of the Atlantic seaboard, triggering coastal flood warnings and watches from North Carolina to Long Island. The downpour Thursday comes from the remnants of tropical storm Ida, which blew ashore in Alabama from the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday and has meandered to the north and east. (KWTX.com, TX)
Rain soaks Roanoke Valley Nov 13, 2009
ROANOKE RAPIDS With the remnants of Hurricane Ida joining forces with a coastal low pressure area, Halifax and Northampton counties and much of North Carolina and Virginia continue to get wet. (Use arrows above to view more photos). (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
FORT HOOD SHOOTING!!! Nov 13, 2009
Cajunator wrote on Nov 8, 2009 7:51 AM:" I also have a CHL. Not because I need to feel macho, but because it is my obligation to protect my family. It's very similar to taking precautions during hurricane season......I can either "hope" that it never happens, or I can proactively "prepare" for it. I choose the latter. ". Not Again wrote on Nov 7, 2009 10:52 PM:" "Read It" and "everyonehasone" could not help themselves. There is no story that can be printed without someone like them injecting the... (New Iberia, LA)
Flood ending? Nov 12, 2009
The rain, brought into the state by the remnants of Hurricane Ida, eased before daybreak, and had mostly moved out of the state by noon. Atlanta's official rainfall total for Tuesday of 4. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Lesser access for babies? Nov 12, 2009
Remnants of Hurricane Ida will continue to sweep across eastern and central Virginia today and bring coastal flooding, winds and as much as 7 inches of rain in isolated areas. This will be a prolonged period of heavy northeast winds, and we are. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
Desktop Delivery Nov 12, 2009
Tuesday, June 5, 2007. Related Article Links. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Coral highlights complexity of climate change Nov 12, 2009
"They didn't really think it was important until Katrina hit the southern states of America and they found out first hand what it means to be under the continuous scare of a hurricane," he said ... The last major storm to pass through Antigua and Barbuda was Hurricane Omar on Oct. 16, 2008, which brought so much rain the government had to rescue people by boat, said Frances Fuller, 24, who is Eli's sister and the Environment Officer for the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and the... (Xinhuanet, China)
Relentless Rains Lead Virginia to Declare Emergency Nov 12, 2009
The National Weather Service forecasts 3 to 8 inches of rain through Friday morning for parts of the state as remnants of Hurricane Ida crawl across the state. A coastal flood warning was posted for some areas thanks to a storm surge coinciding with high tide. (Fox News)
Ida further slows harvest for Southern farmers Nov 12, 2009
The parish's citrus industry has about half the acreage it had before 2005's Hurricane Katrina. Mo. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
THINKING OUT LOUD (1) Nov 12, 2009
Each hurricane takes a little more of a toll ... Dad first told me about Cedar Key 30 or 40 years ago, a sleepy little fishing village that gets raked over regularly by hurricanes. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Water rising, power out, downed trees reported Nov 12, 2009
Rainfall will begin to slow today as the remnants of Hurricane Ida move out of our area, according to Mike Proud, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Columbia. It should start tapering off and become showers throughout the day instead of the steady rain we had through the night, Mr. Proud said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Dogged dedication brings honor Nov 12, 2009
Sandy Woolards experiences rescuing stranded animals from flood waters left by Hurricane Floyd led her to a career in the animal-control field ... Published: Thursday, November 12, 2009 2:18 AM EST In 1991, Hurricane Floyd inundated eastern North Carolina with flood waters, destroying many homes and businesses ... When Hurricane Floyd hit, the Glenoit manufacturing plant where Woolard worked in research and development closed for two months. (Washington Daily News, NC)
New Antenna May Reveal More Clues About Lightning Nov 12, 2009
11, 2009) Launch scrubs are nothing new at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. In fact, there have been 116 space shuttle scrubs; 72 for technical reasons and 45 for inclement weather. (Science Daily)
Remnants of Ida bring rain, flooding to NC Nov 12, 2009
RALEIGH (AP) The National Weather Service has issued flood watches and warnings for most of North Carolina as the remnants of Hurricane Ida bring heavy rain across the state. Advertisement. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Ida breezes past parish Nov 12, 2009
Daily News Print Edition. By Jacob BrooksThe Daily News Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 9:59 AM CST. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Idas Remnants Continue To Cause Problems Nov 12, 2009
Idas Remnants Continue To Cause Problems Flood watches and warnings were in effect for another day Wednesday as the remnants of Hurricane Ida continued to produce heavy rain ... (November 11, 2009)--The National Weather Service issued flood watches and warnings Wednesday for most of North Carolina as the remnants of Hurricane Ida continued to bring heavy rain across the state. (KWTX.com, TX)
Running back Williams held out of practice Nov 12, 2009
RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY: The remnants of Hurricane Ida soaked the area Wednesday, and the associated high winds had the Panthers seeking shelter at a nearby indoor facility. The facility has a field-turf surface, but it's not as wide as a regulation field, so they had to do team drills crossways. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Area under hurricane watch (410) Nov 12, 2009
Area under hurricane watch ... Published: Sunday, November 8, 2009 7:59 PM CST With Ida headed into the northern gulf, the central Gulf Coast is under a hurricane watch as of Sunday, Escambia County Emergency Management Director David Adams said ... On Sunday afternoon, Hurricane IDA was located near the Yucatan Peninsula entering the southern Gulf of Mexico, with sustained winds of 100 mph and movement to the north-northwest at 10 mph. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Idas bark worse than her bite Nov 11, 2009
The storm remained a potent category one hurricane as it approached the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico Sunday evening but was quickly downgraded to tropical storm status as it reached cooler waters in the northern gulf ... Franklin said steady wind gusts were felt throughout most of the area, but speeds stayed below hurricane levels ... At its strongest, the storm was a category two hurricane that caused landslides and other destruction in Central America. (L Observateur, LA)
