Second deadliest hurricane

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport shut down. Miami International Airport said they’re “open” — but all flights are grounded. Disney World, in Orlando, is shutting down for the first time since Hurricane Jeanne in 2004, the fourth time in its history that the park has closed. The Kennedy Space Center — on Cape Canaveral, right in the bull’s eye of the hurricane — has evacuated, except for a small hurricane ride-out team to keep the facility secure. … [Read more...] about Hurricane Matthew Weakens, But Remains ‘Extremely Dangerous’

At least four people have died in storm-related incidents in Florida so far.Falling trees killed two people Friday. One woman was crushed in her camper southwest of St. Augustine; another woman died in Volusia County, which includes Daytona Beach, when she went outside in the storm to feed animals. Two others died in St. Lucie County, Florida. A woman, in her 50s, suffered a heart attack, and emergency responders could not reach her as the storm intensified. The other victim was a man in his 80s who had fallen unconscious; ambulances tried to reach him but took too long, and the man had to be driven in a personal car to the hospital, where he later died. … [Read more...] about Hurricane Matthew Threatens Florida With ‘Dangerous’ Floods; Georgia and South Carolina Are Next

At least 20 people have died in North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, bringing the U.S. death toll from the storm up to at least 36. In towns like Greenville and Goldsboro and Rocky Mount, in the eastern part of North Carolina, rivers have crested, or are about to, spilling water into streets and under front doors. The deluge has submerged homes and businesses and entire blocks. According to CBS News, some estimates put the cost of the damage as high as $10 billion, though the scope of the damage can’t be fully grasped until the floodwaters recede later this weekend, or even early next week. … [Read more...] about North Carolina Is Still Underwater From Hurricane Matthew

The 21 San Mateo fatalities was the second highest county death toll in the Bay Area, trailing neighboring Santa Clara County that has had 42. Of those who have died in San Mateo, 10 have been female and 11 male. Seventeen have been 71 years of age or older. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Pandemic: San Francisco Bay Area Struggles Through Deadliest Day Of Reported Coronavirus Fatalities

Residents are urged to stay away from the river until water levels recede. Motorists should avoid any water-covered roads and find an alternate route. Livestock and equipment should remain out of the flood plain for the next few days. … [Read more...] about Moss Bluff residents should brace for upstream flooding from Trinity River