December 2019 – Page 4 – Weather Preppers

Williamson Co. starts defensible space work in Georgetown to prevent wildfires

Posted on December 15, 2019December 15, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

GEORGETOWN, Texas — Saturday and Sunday, crews from Team Rubicon will remove dead trees and underbrush that could play a vital role if fire burns through the area. “We’re cutting ladder fuels, the fuels going up to the trees about up to 9 feet,” Kimberly Stevens said. “We’re leaving the canopy, we’re leaving the trees. We’re not creating a fire break where you cut down everything – it’s just the fuels in between.” Team Rubicon…

2 tornadoes twist road signs, rip off roof in Central Florida

Posted on December 14, 2019December 15, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Early morning storms brought a bout of severe weather to parts of Florida, including two tornadoes in the eastern half of the state. The strongest of which was a confirmed EF-1 tornado in Flagler County. At 110 mph, the tornado tore through trees, downed power lines and ripped the roof off a home, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville. Most of the damage occurred in the town of Korona,…

The 2019 US tornado season included an 'extraordinary' occurrence

Posted on December 13, 2019December 13, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

A pair of unforgettable tornadoes bookended the 2019 U.S. tornado season, which is effectively over; the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has no reports of tornadoes so far in December. The U.S. tornado season typically runs from March through November or sometimes into early December, although tornadoes can occur at any time. The year’s deadliest event was an EF4 tornado that killed 23 people in Lee County, Alabama, in early March. Tornadoes and their…

Galveston Advocates Warn Hundreds Could Miss Out On Hurricane Harvey Assistance

Posted on December 13, 2019December 13, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

When Hurricane Harvey made landfall in August 2017, floodwaters marooned Christine Lopez at her cousin’s house for six days. The scene when she returned to her ranch-style home in Friendswood was devastating; at least 5 feet of water had ruined her family’s car, furniture, photos and documents and much of the house itself. More than two years later, Lopez and her husband and 13-year-old son are still living in an RV while they make repairs…

Hurricane Florence survivor can rebuild after winning $50,000 Mega Millions prize

Posted on December 13, 2019December 13, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. — Sometimes, you just need a win. That’s exactly what a Hurricane Florence victim got. David Burnette of Newport won $50,000 in the Mega Millions drawing last Friday. He says he plans to repair the damage Hurricane Florence caused to his home. Burnette bought his ticket at the Handy Mart on Arendell Street in Morehead City. The retiree says he couldn’t believe it when he realized he had a winning ticket. “I called…

Hurricane Florence victim can rebuild after winning NC lottery prize

Posted on December 13, 2019December 13, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

David Burnette (Photo: NC Education Lottery) EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA (WWAY) — A major jackpot, $340 million, is up for grabs in Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing, but don’t throw away your ticket if you don’t win the jackpot, it could still be worth a lot of money. David Burnette of Newport found that out when he won a $50,000 Mega Millions prize in last Friday’s drawing. He said he plans to repair the damage Hurricane…

With a deadline for Hurricane Harvey assistance near, Galveston advocates say hundreds could miss out due to bureaucratic mixups

Posted on December 13, 2019December 13, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Family loses home twice, gets funding to repair hurricane damage

Posted on December 12, 2019December 13, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

A family is getting help from ReBuild NC to repair damage from Hurricane Matthew and Florence. (Photo: Kylie Jones/WWAY) COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A long awaited gift came just in time for Christmas for one family. They lost their home not once, but twice when Hurricane Matthew hit, then Florence. On Thursday, Governor Roy Cooper stopped by to check out the progress in Whiteville. – Advertisement – Between flooding to pipes bursting, the Settle…

Symphonic Cinema, Ballet And The Blues: Your Weekend Is Here

Posted on December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

A cinema classic gets a symphonic makeover. The Institute of Texan Cultures hosts two holiday special events. And a blues guitarist brings her international talent to town. The weekend is here, and there’s music and dance everywhere. First off, the San Antonio Symphony’s Jenna Jernigan says a tornado of amazing music will hit the Majestic Theatre. “Tonight we’ve got The Wizard of Oz live in concert, where the symphony is going to be playing live…

Gov. Cooper to visit Whiteville home damaged by hurricane

Posted on December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Gov. Cooper in Columbus County in Oct. 2018 (Photo: WWAY) COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WAWAY) — Governor Roy Cooper will be in the Cape Fear Thursday afternoon. He plans to visit a home in Whiteville severely damaged by a recent hurricane. – Advertisement – The home is undergoing renovations with money from a Community Development Block Grant. WWAY’s Kylie Jones will have more tonight on WWAY News at 5. SHARE…

Little-Known Surveillance Centers Keep Close Eye On Texans

Posted on December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

From Texas Standard: More money is about to flow into eight surveillance centers located across across the state. The Texas Department of Public Safety helps oversee these intelligence-gathering hubs, known as “fusion centers,” but it doesn’t talk much about what they do. Texas opened the centers after 9/11 as a way to bring together intelligence gathered by federal, state and local law enforcement. Now they’re getting more resources from the state after Gov. Greg Abbott’s…

Automatic flood gates to be installed to protect Kingwood High School from future flooding

Posted on December 10, 2019December 10, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON, Texas — The indoor swimming pool is the only water Humble ISD wants to see inside Kingwood High School. Believe it or not, fish ended up in the pool during Hurricane Harvey when water swamped the entire campus. “There was five feet of water in here,” said Humble ISD Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen. “I’m a little more than that, so, it would’ve been almost over my head.” The school re-opened after a $70 million renovation….

Windstorm insurance rates won't increase in 2020 for South Texas residents

Posted on December 10, 2019December 10, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Windstorm insurance rates won’t increase in 2020 for South Texas residents The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Board of Directors voted unanimously against a 5 percent recommended rate hike during its meeting. Post to Facebook Sent! A link has been sent to your friend’s email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. CLOSE A year after Hurricane Harvey…

Bladen County can now get federal aid for Hurricane Dorian

Posted on December 10, 2019December 10, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

FEMA (Photo: MGN Online) BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Two more North Carolina counties, including Bladen County, are eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance to supplement state and local Hurricane Dorian recovery efforts. FEMA Public Assistance funding is now available to local governments, state agencies and certain private nonprofits in Bladen and Chowan counties if they were affected by Hurricane Dorian beginning Sept. 1-9. – Advertisement – The two additions bring the total to…

Major hail storm pushes trash can down the street in amusing video

Posted on December 10, 2019December 10, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

GLENDALE, Ariz — A major storm of hail and heavy rain moved through the metro Phoenix area on Monday, Dec. 9, creating a blanket of white on roads and parking lots. As seen in an amusing video from Glendale posted to Instagram by @scarychristmashouse, the winds were strong enough at times to push a trash can down the flooded street. The National Weather Service reported the storm hit Buckeye, Avondale, North Phoenix, Glendale and other…

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