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As Hurricane Milton made landfall and swept across Florida, AdventHealth for Women welcomed 67 babies into the world. ORLANDO, Fla. — Even in disaster, there is a silver lining. As Hurricane Milton made landfall and swept across Florida, AdventHealth for Women welcomed 67 babies into the world. Hundreds of team members, including nurses, physicians and specialists, staffed AdventHealth facilities during the height of the hurricane, working through the night to ensure the community, including delivering parents…

Once power is back on, the zoo plans to conduct more assessments before announcing a reopening date. TAMPA, Fla. — ZooTampa announced on Friday that it will remain closed for cleanup and recovery after Hurricane Milton made landfall on Wednesday night. According to a statement from the zoo, it is currently without power and it’s utilizing emergency generators to run the systems needed to maintain animal diets, the manatee critical care center and aquatic habitats.  “All…

Now there is a possibility the shortage could worsen because another key IV fluid manufacturing facility is located along the potential path of Milton. NEW ORLEANS — The effects of Hurricane Helene have limited the country’s access to intravenous (IV) solution due to the temporary shutdown of a facility in North Carolina. Doctors use the solution to hydrate patients and deliver medicine. Doctors worry Hurricane Milton could increase the shortage. “There are sick people in the hospital…

Two training sessions are scheduled this week for those interested in a fast-track course to become a volunteer and be deployed to Florida. SAN ANTONIO — With Hurricane Milton on the verge of invading Florida, the American Red Cross of Central & South Texas is calling on the community to step up and volunteer.  The growing demand for volunteers comes during a time when devastated communities in multiple states are recovering from Hurricane Helene. “We…

Florida blood centers have lost hundreds of whole blood and platelet donations in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. SAN ANTONIO — Hurricane Milton, now a Category 3 hurricane, is approaching landfall Wednesday as Floridians are still recovering from Hurricane Helene, which tore through the state just last week. Now, victims across several states are in need of blood and platelet donations. South Texas Blood and Tissue is working diligently with blood centers in states which…

Florida blood centers have lost hundreds of whole blood and platelet donations in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. SAN ANTONIO — Hurricane Milton, now a category 3 hurricane, approaches landfall as Floridians are still recovering from Hurricane Helene, which tore through the state just last week. Now, victims across several states are in need of blood and platelet donations. South Texas Blood and Tissue is working diligently with blood centers across the states who have…

Florida blood centers have lost hundreds of whole blood and platelet donations in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. SAN ANTONIO — Hurricane Milton, now a category 3 hurricane, approaches landfall as Floridians are still recovering from Hurricane Helene, which tore through the state just last week. Now, victims across several states are in need of blood and platelet donations. South Texas Blood and Tissue is working diligently with blood centers across the states who have…

The Vancouver native turned NASCAR Hall of Famer also got his friends to help, as Helene’s aftermath continues to devastate thousands. BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — Vancouver native Greg Biffle, known for his achievements as a NASCAR driver, is using his personal helicopter and social media reach to aid those affected by Hurricane Helene this season. In a striking moment, footage shows a man stranded in North Carolina signaling for help with a mirror. He is…

Nate Fackler, a senior at Waukee Northwest High School, is also a pilot. He’s using his flying skills to make an impact and spread “Iowa nice.” ANKENY, Iowa — At just 18-years-old, Nate Fackler is a licensed pilot who wanted to help people impacted by Hurricane Helene.  On Monday morning, Fackler and another pilot, Connor Yawn, will be making the six-hour flight to South Carolina. From there, they will make their way directly to North…

On Amy Schultz’s birthday, she finally got word their new house withstood catastrophic flooding in their town. DALLAS — Amy Schultz was supposed to be in the mountains of Western North Carolina for what she called one of her speedbump birthdays – a year that ends in a five. She lives in North Texas but used to be a Florida resident, so she doesn’t take hurricanes lightly. She and her husband were scheduled on an…

Historic flooding in East Tennessee and North Carolina swept away a part of I-40 East near the state line on Friday. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The only two direct interstate routes between Tennessee and North Carolina are going to be cut off for a long time, transportation officials said Tuesday. Interstate 40 in North Carolina’s Pigeon River Gorge and Interstate 26 in Erwin, Tennessee both suffered massive damage from Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic flooding.  On I-40 in…

Officials are warning people to not store their electric vehicles inside their houses or garages. PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Pinellas County officials are warning residents to be careful with their electric vehicles after one caught fire in a garage during Hurricane Helene. Pinellas County Government posted a video from a home security camera that showed the bottom of the car catching on fire from the saltwater and soon the car is engulfed in flames and…

Helene blew ashore in Florida’s Big Bend region as a Category 4 hurricane late Thursday. DALLAS, Texas — Hurricane Helene has left millions of people stranded and without power, stretching from different parts of the U.S. from Florida to North Carolina and parts of the Midwest causing widespread destruction. “In some of these places it’s causing once-in-a-thousand-year floods,” said John Hall a spokesperson with Texans on Mission, formally known as Texas Baptist Men. Hall said…

Weather begins to form from Tropical Storm Francine on the Harrison County Beaches in Pass Christian, Miss. Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. (Hunter Dawkins/The Gazebo Gazette via AP)Hunter Dawkins/AP A storm is brewing in the Texas Gulf Coast which is expected to grow into a Category 1 hurricane by the time it makes landfall in Texas later this week. While the greatest effects will be felt along the Northeastern coast of the Lone Star State, rain…

Tuesday’s downpours led to severe flooding in Brackenridge Park, and caused the San Antonio River to overflow and backup into the zoo. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Zoo has reopened after major flooding forced it to close on Tuesday. But now, they need your help! Heavy rainfall led to significant flooding both inside and outside of the zoo. The zoo says that “the intense rainfall led to N. St. Mary’s Street closing, several parking…