JCSU closes Greenfield Residence Hall after Helene storm damage

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JCSU closes Greenfield Residence Hall after Helene storm damage

Johnson C. Smith University said the student residence hall experienced environmental issues after Helene’s heavy rainfall. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Over 200 students from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte are living in a hotel after their residence hall suffered storm damage caused by Helene, according to the school. The 213 students typically live on-campus in Greenfield Residence Hall, which houses freshman females at the university, but have been relocated while the school addresses “storm-related water…

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Assclown Alert: Ginning up hurricane conspiracies with the MAGA crowd

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Assclown Alert: Ginning up hurricane conspiracies with the MAGA crowd

click to enlarge Shutterstock / Philip Yabut U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shares her gazpacho recipe with reporters. Assclown Alert is a column of opinion, analysis and snark. As residents of Florida and other states suffer from the devastating consequences of hurricanes Helene and Milton, far-right pundits have once again become locked in a debate whether God or weather-control machines are responsible. Shortly after Helene slammed into the Gulf Coast, William Koenig of the conspiracy-prone…

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213 JCSU students relocated to hotel after storm damage

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213 JCSU students relocated to hotel after storm damage

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — About 200 students from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte are living in a hotel after their residence hall suffered storm damage caused by Helene, according to the school. The 213 students typically live on-campus in Greenfield Residence Hall but have been relocated while the school addresses “storm-related water damage and increased moisture” after Helene. “Our top priority is the safety of our students, faculty, and staff; thus, we are taking steps…

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Amateur radio volunteers provide and maintain crucial communication links when hurricanes strike

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Amateur radio volunteers provide and maintain crucial communication links when hurricanes strike

When storms like Helene and Milton sever traditional wireless and web networks, these operators can step in to provide weather updates and damage assessments, connect people with worried loved ones far away, and even relay emails. By Jerry Clayton, Texas Public RadioOctober 15, 2024 9:05 amTech & Innovation, Texas Newsroom, Texas Public Radio

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Ukrainian family escapes war only to be killed in NC by Hurricane Helene

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Ukrainian family escapes war only to be killed in NC by Hurricane Helene

A heartbreaking tragedy has struck a family in western North Carolina who fled the war in Ukraine, only to be swept away by the floodwaters of Hurricane Helene. Loved ones told WRAL News that two family members have been found dead, while two others remain unaccounted for. A photo shared with WRAL shows Anastasia and Dmytro Segen, and their 13-year-old son Yehveni. Another photo shows the grandmother, Tetyana Notvitnia. The family fled Ukraine in 2022,…

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Ukrainian family escapes war only to face tragedy in NC flooding from Hurricane Helene

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Ukrainian family escapes war only to face tragedy in NC flooding from Hurricane Helene

A heartbreaking tragedy has struck a family in Western North Carolina who fled the war in Ukraine, only to be swept away by the floodwaters of Hurricane Helene. Loved ones told WRAL that two family members have been found dead, while two others remain unaccounted for. A photo shared with WRAL shows Anastasia and Dmytro Segen, and their 13-year-old son Yehveni. Another photo shows the grandmother, Tetyana Notvitnia. The family fled Ukraine in 2022, seeking…

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FEMA workers change some hurricane-recovery efforts in North Carolina after receiving threats

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FEMA workers change some hurricane-recovery efforts in North Carolina after receiving threats

Workers abandoned door-to-door visits after receiving threats that they could be targeted by a militia. RALEIGH, N.C. — Federal disaster workers paused and then changed some of their hurricane-recovery efforts in North Carolina, including abandoning door-to-door visits, after receiving threats that they could be targeted by a militia, officials said, as the government response to Helene is targeted by runaway disinformation. The threats emerged over the weekend. The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement Monday that it…

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Houston SPCA providing disaster relief to SPCA Tampa Bay in wake of Hurricanes Helene, Milton

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Houston SPCA providing disaster relief to SPCA Tampa Bay in wake of Hurricanes Helene, Milton

SPCA Tamba Bay requested the assistance of Houston SPCA due to excess animals in its care. Houston SPCA said it plans to return with nearly 100 pets, including 50 cats, 20 rabbits and guinea pigs, as well as 25 small dogs and puppies to place in the adoption program. Three sprinter vans and two vehicles holding 13 emergency response team members and other supplies are expected to head to the Tampa Bay area on Tuesday…

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Flooding risks increase for beach communities as super moon set to appear in night sky

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Flooding risks increase for beach communities as super moon set to appear in night sky

11 minutes ago CAPE FEAR (WWAY) — Some beach communities recovering and rebuilding from Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 (PTC 8) may have some flooding issues later this week because of something high in the sky. This Thursday, a super full moon will be in the night sky. A supermoon is when the moon is at its closest position to the Earth and will appear slightly larger and brighter in the sky. Supermoons occur around 4…

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Austin restaurants team up for 'Dine with Florida' hurricane relief fundraiser

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Austin restaurants team up for 'Dine with Florida' hurricane relief fundraiser

AUSTIN, Texas — More than 20 Austin restaurants will be donating a portion of their proceeds this weekend to help with food and water relief in Florida and other states affected by hurricanes Milton and Helene. Austin food blogger Austin Food Adventures is organizing the “Dine with Florida” initiative, which will happen at participating restaurants on Saturday, Oct. 19. The restaurants will be donating directly to World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit helping provide meals and…

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San Antonio-based USAA and its members donate $3 million for hurricane relief

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San Antonio-based USAA and its members donate $3 million for hurricane relief

click to enlarge Courtesy Photo / USAA USAA employs approximately 19,000 people in San Antonio. After hurricanes Helene and Milton, San Antonio-based USAA and its members donated nearly $3 million to disaster relief organizations to assist with recovery, according to officials with the financial services giant. Donations went to the American Red Cross, disaster relief non-profit Team Rubicon and World Central Kitchen, USAA officials said. The company made an initial $1 million donation after Helene, then…

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Is 'Hurricane Nadine' going to form? NHC says there's a chance

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Is 'Hurricane Nadine' going to form? NHC says there's a chance

A storm system is forming several hundreds of miles west of the Caribbean. It has not yet generated hurricane-force winds. FLORIDA, USA — Misinformation about a coming “Hurricane Nadine” has flooded social media in the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Numerous posts online falsely claimed the storm was expected to make landfall on Oct. 18, with multiple pictures copying and pasting Hurricane Helene’s previous track. In reality, meteorologists have not yet confirmed the presence…

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Misinformation surrounds 'Hurricane Nadine.' Here's what meteorologists actually know about a possible storm

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Misinformation surrounds 'Hurricane Nadine.' Here's what meteorologists actually know about a possible storm

A storm system is forming several hundreds of miles west of the Caribbean. It has not yet generated hurricane-force winds. FLORIDA, USA — Misinformation about a coming “Hurricane Nadine” has flooded social media in the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Numerous posts online falsely claimed the storm was expected to make landfall on Oct. 18, with multiple pictures copying and pasting Hurricane Helene’s previous track. In reality, meteorologists have not yet confirmed the presence…

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FEMA crews forced to relocate amid reported threats from armed militia over hurricane relief efforts

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FEMA crews forced to relocate amid reported threats from armed militia over hurricane relief efforts

12 minutes ago Flooding from Helene in Asheville, NC (Photo: MGN/WGRZ-TV) NORTH CAROLINA (CBS NEWS) — As the nearly 65,000 residents of hard-hit Rutherford County, North Carolina, struggle to clear endless mud and debris left behind by Hurricane Helene, help has hit a roadblock. Federal Emergency Management Agency crews in North Carolina were forced to relocate due to a reported armed threat against workers, first reported by The Washington Post. Out of an abundance of…

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Displaced families find community support in Chapel Hill following Hurricane Helene's impact

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Displaced families find community support in Chapel Hill following Hurricane Helene's impact

Students in Buncombe County have been out of school for nearly three weeks due to the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. Tragically, the district has confirmed that four students lost their lives in the storm. Many families have relocated to the Triangle as recovery efforts begin in their hometowns. In Chapel Hill, several families displaced by Hurricane Helene are coming together to process their trauma while receiving therapy and support. Conversations at the Chapel Hill…

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