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The food bank will be helping Feeding America Food Banks with trucks and supplies and will stay in the area for at least two weeks. The supplies they are taking include ready-to-eat meals, disaster boxes, and water. Certified forklift drivers are going to support delivery and warehouse needs. Crowdsource Rescue said its group of volunteers from Houston is assisting the hardest hit areas that had major flooding in Florida. “Obviously, that area’s never going be…

News // U.S. & World Air carriers are scrambling to reschedule flights in the aftermath of the storm, which has caused significant damage and disruption in the vicinity of Florida airports.  Dan Carson, Chron Sep. 29, 2022 The arrival and departures board lists numerous flight cancelations at Tampa International Airport before the airport is due to close ahead of Hurricane Ian on September 27, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by BRYAN R. SMITH/AFP via Getty Images) BRYAN…

Houston Matters begins at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7FM or listen online. Join the discussion at 713-440-8870, talk@houstonmatters.org or @HoustonMatters. On Thursday’s show: We learn how Houstonians are gearing up to help those in Florida affected by Hurricane Ian. Also this hour: We explore how long COVID is affecting children and members of the local workforce from News 88.7 reporter Sara Willa Ernst, who’s been following those stories. Then, in this month’s installment of The…

The brave crews fly into one of the most destructive forces of nature to measure hurricanes and help forecasters determine the intensity and likely landfall. LAKELAND, Fla. — KHOU 11 Meteorologist Chita Craft and photojournalist Ivan Gibson flew into Category 4 storm Ian Wednesday as it made landfall on Florida’s West Coast.  The crews on board were collecting critical data from inside the storm to help track this monster hurricane’s wind strength, location and more…

The brave crews fly into one of the most destructive forces of nature to measure hurricanes and help forecasters determine the intensity and likely landfall. LAKELAND, Fla. — KHOU 11 Meteorologist Chita Craft and photojournalist Ivan Gibson are on board a WC-130J Hurricane Hunter as it flies into Hurricane Ian.  The crews on board are collecting critical data from inside the storm to help track this monster hurricane’s wind strength, location and more for NOAA…

Two people work on boarding up a house in South Tampa Bay, Florida, on Tuesday, before Hurricane Ian hits the area. Carlos Osorio for NPR As Hurricane Ian makes its way toward Florida’s west coast, both local and state officials have activated emergency plans — urging residents to evacuate from high-impact areas. But when it comes to evacuating from Ian’s path, residents such as Sharon Charles told NPR that they have no choice but to…

According to FlightAware, a total of about 140 flights were canceled both in and out of Tampa Tuesday and 31 flights were canceled in Fort Myers. HOUSTON — Hurricane Ian is on track to impact Florida as early as Wednesday, specifically the Port Charlotte and Fort Myers area, the latest models show.  There are many elements of this storm — including wind, rain, storm surge and tornadoes — which is why a lot of people are…

According to FlightAware, a total of about 140 flights were canceled both in and out of Tampa Tuesday and 31 flights were canceled in Fort Myers. HOUSTON — Hurricane Ian is on track to impact Florida as early as Wednesday, specifically the Port Charlotte and Fort Myers area, the latest models show.  There are many elements of this storm — including wind, rain, storm surge and tornadoes — which is why a lot of people are…

The brave crews fly into one of the most destructive forces of nature to measure hurricanes and help forecasters determine the intensity and likely landfall. LAKELAND, Fla. — While millions of residents along Florida’s Gulf Coast evacuate to escape Hurricane Ian, a few brave pilots and their passengers will fly directly into the eye of the monster storm.  KHOU 11 Meteorologist Chita Craft and photojournalist Ivan Gibson will be onboard one of the Hurricane Hunters Wednesday as…

While uncertainty still exists regarding the exact track and intensity of the storm, it’s looking likely that the Tampa Bay area will see a significant impact. TEXAS, USA — Texas A&M Task Force 1 was deployed to Florida to lend a helping hand ahead of Hurricane Ian‘s impact. The task force sent out a Type 3 urban search-and-rescue team consisting of 45 people, four boats and two canines. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who directed the Texas Division…

Testimony continued on Monday in the Jan. 6 panel’s probe into the attack on the Capitol. Monday’s hearing focused on former President Donald Trump’s role in perpetuating the lie that the 2020 election was stolen. The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol announced Tuesday that it had postponed a hearing scheduled for Wednesday as a hurricane hurtled toward the Florida coast. The committee had planned to hold what was likely…